Leonardo properties in Barcelonès

Pros: 1. The price didn't fluctuate much, even during an exhibition. 2. There's a large shopping mall right across the street. 3. It's a short taxi ride to the beachfront. I recommend checking out the trendy restaurant, Xiringuito Escriba (see pic). It's about a 1.8 km walk back to the hotel after your meal. 4. There's a taxi stand right outside the hotel, which is a bonus for those who can't figure out the Spanish ride-sharing apps. Cons: 1. One of the front desk staff had poor English. When I asked if there was complimentary bottled water, they said no. Turns out, there was water in the room, along with a capsule coffee machine. 2. The towels were old and discolored. 3. Breakfast was 23 euros. Most nearby breakfast spots on Dianping (a Chinese review app) only open at 9:30 AM. After a long search, I found a fantastic cafe about 200 meters away (near the Hilton) under an office building that opens at 7:30 AM (see pic). I finally got my dream ham baguette there. This place isn't marked on Dianping. 4. The room facilities are outdated, a bit uncomfortable. It feels like something from 20 years ago in China.

We really enjoyed our stay. The welcome was very friendly, and the reception gave us great tips. The room was cleaned daily, and we even got a complimentary bottle of water. However, next time we would choose a hotel with a more central location.

What really bothered me was the incredibly strange and NOISY air conditioner. It barely worked, and the room was constantly stuffy. There's no temperature control, just three very weak settings. It was hard to fall asleep at night with all the noise. Plus, for a 3-star hotel with a fairly high price, they didn't provide slippers or tissues. Thirdly, the showerhead wouldn't stay fixed in its holder; I had to hold it by hand, otherwise it would fall on my head. And after every shower, the entire bathroom floor was flooded because the shower screen was too small. Overall, the price is too high for these conditions.

Excellent standard of hotel in a quiet but very convenient location. Superior room was spacious and very comfortable. Great shower and air conditioning. Much better than we expected for the price, we even had a small balcony which was lovely. Will definitely return on a future trip.