Hotel Cortes

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Conventional. That’s the best way to describe the Hotel Cortés. With 44 rooms and two stars, this no-fuss place, where rates, dé, service and breakfast are just fine, is a convenient option, located just off the city’s main old town drag, La Rambla.

Rooms at the Cortés are clean, spacious and simple, some painted in pastels and grape purple, with peach-colored curtains shading views of a lovely interior courtyard. Decoration is sparse, with nothing more than the occasional framed sketch of a pink rose or deer frolicking in the forest. All rooms are equipped with television, air conditioning, heating and safe. Ten rooms have small French balconies and a couple have terraces with tables and chairs (we suggest asking for these, as it’s a treat to have a sunny terrace in Barcelona). Rooms in the back of the hotel are the quietest.

Bathrooms, all private, are new and tiled in grey, with towels (that could have been fluffier in our opinion) and flimsy shower curtains. Toiletries are provided, as are large mirrors and ample counter space. In addition, bathrooms have nice extras like hair dryers and bathtubs.

Large meeting rooms are available for groups. Breakfast is included, and the café-bar offers a daily lunch and dinner menu for €10.00 (fabulous value). In addition to free Wi-Fi throughout, there is a free Internet station. Breakfast is included.

Located on Carrer Santa Anna, a precious pedestrian street beside La Rambla, the Cortés provides easy access to most of the city’s old town sights. There’s plenty to do and see in the Barri Gotic, and plenty to buy! The hotel is close to Portal del Angel, Barcelona’s popular retail district, where Zara and Mango reign supreme. Additionally, Cortés is located near the Metro and a hop, skip and a sip from Pl. Catalunya, with bars and restaurant choices galore.

» Regina WB

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor. This review is based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.