Cuatro Naciones

“A great base for our visit, room good and clean, excellent breakfast.”

Stayed for 3 nights before our cruise. Room was good, clean, air-con works well, double-glazed so little noise from the busy street below. A great base for our visit to Barcelona. Breakfast was excellent. Right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, easy walking to Cathedral, market, Catalunya, Metro … more

Stayed for 3 nights before our cruise. Room was good, clean, air-con works well, double-glazed so little noise from the busy street below. A great base for our visit to Barcelona. Breakfast was excellent. Right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, easy walking to Cathedral, market, Catalunya, Metro and port.

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“Pretty good base to experience Barcelona”

Booked 2 rooms for my parents and I in September on a stop in Barcelona. There are two things this hotel really has going for it and that's value and location. It's billed as a 2 star hotel but it's pretty close to a 3 stars so don't let that dissuade you too much. The amenities, fixtures, and deco… more

Booked 2 rooms for my parents and I in September on a stop in Barcelona. There are two things this hotel really has going for it and that's value and location. It's billed as a 2 star hotel but it's pretty close to a 3 stars so don't let that dissuade you too much. The amenities, fixtures, and decor are a little older but certainly not neglected by any means. It's got a charming old world character to it and appears to be run by an old man who never smiled once during our stay. The hotel is located along Las Ramblas, a very busy pedestrian boulevard lined with cafes, shops, buskers, and of course, tourists. Plaça Reial, a very pretty square with towering palm trees and lots of al fresco dining, is only a few minutes walk away. This is a much better option for a meal than anywhere along Las Ramblas unless you crave the people watching. There are a couple of metro stops nearby which can get you to popular attractions. If you'd like an easy way to get to the beach find the bus stop just North East of the Columbus monument (Portal de la Pau) and take the D20 or 59 bus to Pg. Marítim. At the time of our stay there was significant construction going on but a taxi can get you pretty close, just not all the way. Don't even bother with Uber as taxis are often cheaper and have their own lanes along with buses. The staff was pleasant for the most part except the grumpy old man who appeared to be the owner. The elevator is pretty small and my dad leaned against one of buttons setting off the alarm briefly. We all kind of laughed it off but the owner seemed quite upset. It was difficult to know if he was actually angry with us or if this is just his usual demeanor. My mom who speaks much better Spanish than I do said he was hard to read. He also gave her a rather curt response when asked if she could have a balcony room like I had received. She said he seemed annoyed and his response was basically he didn't have another like mine, and asked if she wanted to experience loudness on Las Ramblas. I found the hotel comfortable and very quiet. We were given two balconies that do not give a view of anything but offered a little more space. The bed was on the firm side but was still comfy. The AC in the room produced nice cold air which was very much appreciated. Blackout curtains were great. I had no problem getting a great nights' rest or a siesta in the afternoon. The bathroom was clean and had reasonably hot water which was great for a bath or doing a small load of sink washing. There was a mini fridge that kept drinks cold. Wifi was reliable, no problems there. I found out on my last night the blanket is actually kept in the closet near the safe. Now you know too! Breakfast is included in the room rate which makes this a good value. Similar hotels charge between 12- 14 euros per person so that adds up. The selection was OK but will not wow you. I'd say it was fairly basic. You have your meats, cheeses, some torta, coffee machines, breads, yogurts and hot items like eggs and bacon. We did not like the juice drinks from the machine and would've preferred fresh/natural juices instead. The buffet was not restaurant quality by any stretch of the imagination but just right to get you going in the morning. I'd go earlier than later to avoid being out of certain items. I should point out there is a nice little grocery store for goodies around the corner if you head towards the Columbus monument. There is another room I believe above the breakfast floor that has balconies that overlook Las Ramblas. Great spot to kick back and sip a coffee.XS Before leaving we arranged for a taxi to get us to the airport. That morning we waited patiently for close to 25 minutes for it to arrive. Outside there was a steady stream of available taxis that were available so I wouldn't bother with that next time. The fare also started at 12 euros so getting a taxi on the street would've probably been cheaper as well. We had a pretty decent experience and I would certainly consider staying again, especially given the price.

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“adequate. Shower was really good.”

Adequate lodging. Not bad for the price. Breakfast was ok. Room smelled musty. I asked front desk about it. They sprayed air freshener while we were out of the room which helped for the moment. Shower was really good. We had a room with a double bed and a single bed. Window looked out at … more

Adequate lodging. Not bad for the price. Breakfast was ok. Room smelled musty. I asked front desk about it. They sprayed air freshener while we were out of the room which helped for the moment. Shower was really good. We had a room with a double bed and a single bed. Window looked out at another wall. It was quiet so we could sleep.

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