Sant Agusti Barcelona

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The oldest hotel in Barcelona is also in a convenient, if gritty, location. The three-star Hotel Sant Agustí is appropriately named after Sant Agustí church, with which it shares a pretty plaça. Back in 1720, long before it was a hotel, Sant Agustí was a convent. Some of the old building is still visible inside the hotel's lobby and corridors.

The 75 rooms are clean and simple. Many rooms feature original wooden beams from the 18th century and sections of old stone walls. Sleek furniture, air conditioning, a flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi are characteristic of all rooms.

The eight attic suites are the best bet at the Sant Agust&iactue;. While these are the most expensive, the rate is not that much higher than a normal double rate, and their charm factor is high. The suites have a minibar—other rooms do not—and feature angled ceilings with windowed views of the plaça and church. These rooms are very private and could be the perfect "love nest."

Breakfast, included in the room rate, is served in what used to be the old hotel kitchen. As you peruse the cereal bar, check out the counter made from the old cast iron stove. There are various lounge areas within the hotel and an Internet station in the lobby.

The immediate 'hood is the only drawback at the Sant Agusti. The Raval isn't the tidiest neighborhood, and while Plaça Sant Agust&iactue; is pleasant, it's also a popular meeting spot for the area's homeless to gather and drink.

» 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.