Badia del Sena

Overall a very nice stay at this hotel. I am new to Rome so it is difficult to say what the standard usually is but this hotel is in a quiet and safe part of town but still withing walking distance of very nice restaurants (Osteria Urbana is great!) and the Bologna Metro station. We decided to walk to the Colosseum which took us 45 minutes going past the Fontana di trevi. The view from the patio is very beautiful with lush vegetation and quite a few green parrots to keep one looking ever towards the sky. The breakfast buffet is OK, nothing spectacular but there is a wide range of alternatives. Staff is very helpful and always on hand and we enjoyed every interaction with them as they are so kind and warm. One negative for us was the lack of free bottled water which I do think should be standard in an hotel but that is perhaps just a personal thing for us.

Great value in a central location Ciudad Condal is an affordable hotel in an excellent central location, just off Passeig de Gràcia. There are plenty of shops and restaurants within easy walking distance, and the hotel is also conveniently located near the metro and the train to the airport. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the housekeeping was excellent. The air conditioning worked particularly well — quiet and very effective. Despite the central location, there was no noticeable noise from the street. The main downside was the bathroom, which was quite small and basic. Sound insulation towards the hallway could also be better, although there was very little traffic in the corridors during the night, so this was not much of an issue in practice. Overall, a very good option if you are looking for an affordable, clean and centrally located hotel in Barcelona.