"This boutique hotel (sister to the Hotel California) is in the perfect spot if you want to discover Barcelona. It's not high end, but neither is the price. The picture of the front door on the site almost scared me off as it shows the door beside it, covered in graffiti, but graffiti is sadly the norm in Barcelona. The hotel is very clean, as is the room, which is very well laid out, including a small kitchen area. Finding our room was a slight chore, as the door to the "200-level" rooms needs a sign once you get off the level "P". The rooftop patio is simple, with 3 small tables, 12 chairs and 2 loungers. We used it twice to have our own wine and cheese and relax after a busy day of touring. We also enjoyed the buffet breakfast available at the Hotel California (small charge), just across the Plaza. Lots of restaurants and shops one block towards La Rambla and in the Plaza. The close bars with music do go very late into the night on the week ends, but it wasn't a problem...they even supply ear plugs which we didn't need. The area is perfectly safe, although we were warned about pickpockets in the whole city. It is in the Gothic area, two short blocks off La Rambla, about a 5 minute walk to the Columbus monument. All in all, it was a great place and I would stay there again."