Hotels near Las Arenas, Barcelona

"This was the second hotel I stayed at in Barcelona. Its location is excellent, right next to Plaça d'Espanya, making transportation very convenient. There are supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and bakeries nearby, which pretty much covers all guest needs. The only downside is that the room was a bit small and felt cramped, though the bathroom was quite spacious. Housekeeping requires a request; otherwise, they only clean when staff are available. On the second day, after cleaning, they didn't replenish the bottled water. Good thing I bought a large bottle from the supermarket. I had to specifically ask the cleaning staff for water on the third day, otherwise, none would be provided. When I had some free time, I was able to use the gym downstairs. The rooftop bar and pool were temporarily closed due to a Category 10 hurricane, so I didn't get to experience them. Overall, the value for money is still decent."

"This hotel's location is incredibly convenient. I took a high-speed train from France to Barcelona Sants, and I could check in directly from the station. I stayed for 4 nights: two days for sightseeing in the city and two days to watch F1 at the Circuit de Catalunya. Getting around by metro or local train was super easy and saved a lot of energy. The room was spacious and quiet, and the blackout curtains worked wonders (you have to know how strong the Spanish summer sun is!). There was a safe and a large wardrobe. The bathroom had a separate shower and toilet area, and a double sink. They replenished two bottles of water in the fridge every day. The breakfast was excellent! Everything was delicious, and there was a great variety of fruit. The staff were very friendly. I have absolutely no complaints! 😆"

"The hotel is conveniently located just a 3 minute walk from the station. While it’s not in the busy city centre, it’s very easy to reach the main areas. The surrounding area feels safe at night, with people busking near the nearby square. I recommend taking the Aerobus from the airport, the hotel is the first stop on the route, only 10–15 minutes from the airport, and the stop is right in front of the hotel, making it very quick and convenient. The room was larger than expected compared to the photos online. The staff were friendly and informative. Apart from the sink being a bit old with some limescale, everything was clean and comfortable."

"Although we only stayed for one night, we were very satisfied with our overall experience. The room was a good size, clean and well-maintained, with plenty of natural light and a bright, airy atmosphere. We also enjoyed the street view from the room. The location is very convenient, with both a metro station and bus stops just a short walk away, making it easy to get around. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, as well as several supermarkets within walking distance, which was very convenient. We would especially like to compliment the front desk staff for their friendliness and helpfulness. They made us feel very welcome throughout our stay. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and would happily recommend this accommodation to other travelers."

"The hotel is just a five-minute walk from the train station, and there's a subway station right outside, making it incredibly convenient for getting around! Plus, there are three supermarkets nearby, so you can find anything you need!"

"Onix Fira seems like a junior hotel in that it has a great deal of potential, but consistently falls short and seems to be having some crisis of identity and growing pains as a hotel. TLDR: I would not stay here again at the rate I paid at booking. It is a decent hotel, but one should only pay $105-$120/night for what it offers. Here’s what’s going right for it: - very clean facilities and room - located across from a mall that also has a grocery store , which is great for grabbing anything you forgot to pack or raw veggies - a nice 2nd floor reading area - a nice rooftop terrace for doing yoga if you bring a mat I have 3 years of experience working for major brand hotels. Here’s where I think Onix Fira can stand to improve: - greeting guests at reception (did a guest have a long journey? Express curiosity, compassion and enthusiasm for the effort they’ve already made. No one wants to be on a 14 hour flight and be received by someone in a bad mood who looks like they have better things to do). - common sense fixes: a) put hooks on the bathroom doors so guests can hang wet towels, b) have a soap dish for your soap, c) the consequence of imitation stainless steel buttons for the toilet.. they leave fingerprint stains that look gross, d) have a blanket or bedspread available in the room and not just the top sheet even though it’s hot out, e) add hair dryers in bathroom, f) have a complimentary bottle of water ready for guests when they enter tthieir room, especially if it’s 90 degree weather in the summer. That’s humane. And no one charging $200/night+ has any business offering less - more pool lounge chairs during the summer - advertise with photos that don’t use a fishbowl lens, be honest that the pool is small - advertise honestly that one must climb 1.5 slights of stairs to reach pool. That’s an accessibility issue for disabled guests - have replenished towels available for guests - have the pool hours actually open during posted hours - offer activities for solo travelers to socialize; you have a whole beautiful 2nd floor level that could be a great space for games, wine tasting, a silly interaction of your choice. I never saw anyone use this space and activities could make the stay more worthwhile. - offer concierge services and recommendations - have a manager on duty available to talk to guests 7 days/week -consider different hallway lighting than red light; red light feels like a ******* Some specific stuff that went wrong in my stay: - key card for room stopped working after one night - power/electricity/AC went out 3x in one night - no one advertised there was construction in front of the hotel .. a total eyesore and noisy during weekdays - drunk guy wandering my floor thst no one stopped at reception and/or no one accompanied him to his room to make sure he wasn’t upsetting - no manager or person with decision making power was available to answer questions - no complimentary services offered for various inconveniences, not even empathy offered Hope things get better!"

"Toilet paper wasn't consistently refilled; some days it was, some days it wasn't. Water bottles were only provided on the first day of our stay. The location is good, right outside the metro station, but there are quite a few shady characters around. Cons: The restaurant is right next to the elevator on the ground floor, and also close to the main entrance, which feels a bit insecure. Anyone with bad intentions could easily follow you into the elevator and up to the rooms. One day, after housekeeping had cleaned, I came back to the room and the entire place reeked of cigarette smoke. 🤦🏻‍♀️"

"The breakfast had a wide variety of options and was delicious. One bottle of water is provided free of charge each day, and they will leave it for you when you have your room cleaned. There are restaurants, a laundromat, and a supermarket nearby, making it very convenient. My room was on the third floor facing the street, but it was very quiet and I slept soundly every night. I requested a room with a bathtub, and there was one in the room, but there was no stopper, so I stuffed a rolled-up plastic bag into it. There was a kettle, coffee, tea, and other necessities. Of course, there was a refrigerator, but it seemed to be a chain hotel with many locations around the world, so it was quite expensive."

"The apartment was okay, great location, about 15-20 mins walk to Pg. de Gràcia & Plaça de Catalunya. There is no staff at the apartment, the entrance code was received before check-in. There is an elevator for travellers with luggage. The apartment was tidy but some areas were a little dusty. Soundproofing was pretty bad even with the windows closed. There is a welcome pack given with oil, salt, pepper etc. Dishwashing liquid and 1 laundry pod was given as well. There is also dishwashing tablet, even though there's no dishwasher in the apartment. However, there is no kitchen towel. Bathroom amenities were also very minimal for our 4-night stay. Drying rack was also broken. Additionally, there is a security deposit of €300, they only returned it more than a week later after messaging and reminding them. I doubt they will return the deposit if I didn't ask."

"The staff are eager to provide service with willingness and smiles. Good location, just approx.5 mon walked from Espanya Station, also near Aerobus station. Compact room, perfect for relaxing. It would be great if there was a water bottle in the room or a kettle."