Choosing the right hotel will evidently be an important factor in enjoying your stay in Barcelona thoroughly. What is sometimes not so evident is the list of details which you will have to take into account so as not to regret your choice.

In Barcelona it is possible to find an extremely varied, both in quality and in price, hotel offer. You will not only find a great difference of price among the different hotel categories, but also great variations may exist within the same category. You can even find hotels with prices which are considerably higher than those of a superior category, especially if they are located in an outstanding part the city.

What must you value in a hotel?

In addition to the official category of the hotel you will have to consider when it was built, or at least the year of its last refurbishment, as this information will signal to a great extent the state of its facilities. The closer in time the date of building or reforms is, the fewer possibilities of malfunction in bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, etc. you will expect.

The location of the hotel is also a very important factor. A central hotel can avoid you costly displacements if you want to do some sightseeing around the city.

A car park provided by the hotel is fundamental if you are travelling by car, your own or hired. If you have arrived by train or plane, it is not so important.

A hotel conveniently located with regards to the different means of public transport of the city will save you time and needless walking.
Depending on the time that you plan to spend at the hotel, the special facilities and equipments that it may offer will have to be studied thoroughly. For example swimming pool, recreational facilities, gymnasium, organized excursions, etc., will have to be taken into account in case of a long stay.

If you travel with very young children you will have to check with the hotel, before reservation, if the room may be furnished with a supplementary bed, or even a cradle. If the children are already old enough to have their own room, an adjoining room is very convenient.
Whether the stay is short, or some weeks long, the general facilities of the hotel have to cover your needs. For example: restaurant, snack bar, room service, Internet connection, a television set in the room, air conditioning, etc.

If we know someone who has already stayed in the same hotel it is not a bad idea to ask him or her for its general state.