Pulitzer Hotel Barcelona

Ibis is a three star hotel and the room, amenities, and service match.

A block away from Plaça de Catalunya, the center of Barcelona. Yet street is not too noisy. Not a great view from room, but I only spent nights there. Small but stylish and comfortable. Easy to miss hotel. Look for large blue Hotel Regina sign. Hotel Regina is adjacent to Hotel Pulitzer and run by the same company.

This hotel was nice and a good value, but it was not a hotel I'd be dying to visit again. There is a central atrium around which all the rooms/floors are organized. We were given a room near this area and could hear dishes being unloaded from the dishwasher until late in the evening. Also, we could hear conversations from those going to and from the elevator. There is no pool or gym onsite, but the hotel does allow you to use a very nice gym about 4 blocks away. The rooftop bar looks great, but is only open in the summer. Overall, I would say this is a nice place, but a luxury hotel. It was a decent value and in a very central location. They didn't refresh toiletries, there was no coffee maker in the room, our room had no minibar (yet there was a setup for it.) The staff was helpful, but don't expect to be staying somewhere that provides every comfort. The hotel has a modern/cool vibe, but this wasn't enough to make up for its short comings to me.

The location was fabulous. Our room was ready in the morning when we arrived. The staff was patient and more that willing to give us directions, restaurant recommendations,etc Easy to get to from the airport.

The desk staff was very helpful, especially assisting our sightseeing requests. Hotel Lobby was beautifully decorated

Overall, decent value for the money with comfortable accommodations and acceptable service. Small but stylish rooms. Great rooftop bar. No pool or gym. Biggest turnoff was two cockroach sightings during our 4 night stay (mgr responding by discounting one night). Various details make it clear that hotel is positioned in mid-range rather than luxury category--aforementioned insect sightings, competent but unexceptional service, shower temperature affected by sink/toilet usage, thermostat floor at 5 deg C (even in summer), failure to replace bathroom toiletries daily, etc. Convenient location near Plaza Cataluna metro stop, but would recommend more upscale-oriented travelers stay further north in Eixample area (away from dirty, rowdy, overcrowded scene in Las Ramblas just south of hotel). La Ribera and Gothic quarter are also much more charming areas.