Hotel SuizoEditor's Pick

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It’s easy to find the centrally located 65-room hotel Hotel Suizo: Just look for the giant red Swiss cross! The zebra-striped lobby may leave you wondering if you’re in the jungle, but not to fear—everything (with the exception of the fur-textured sofa) is under control at this well-located three-star, part of a larger hotel group.

Guest rooms leave the jungle and opt for a more classic look, with dark wooden furnishings and elegant embroidered bedspreads. A well-stocked minibar tops the list of in-room amenities, which also includes air conditioning, a television and safe (€2 extra). Best of all, most rooms have balcony views of the always moving Plaça del Àngel and its many terraced cafés.

Bathrooms are large, spotless and very well maintained. Most come equipped with tubs. The Suizo provides toiletries, hair dryers and fluffy new towels.

The verdict: All in all, the Suizo is a good value for a solid, albeit “chainy,” hotel. The location is fun (though touristy), with more class than places along La Rambla and everything within easy walking distance.

One aspect we weren’t crazy about was the hotel’s nickel-and-diming tendency. Safes cost €2, breakfast is €14 and Wi-Fi costs €12 an hour.

The Suizo’s location is out-of-sight. Restaurant? Head just across Via Laietana and into the hip, restaurant-packed Born neighborhood for some of the best eats in town. Sights? The Picasso Museum and Cathedral are both just three blocks away. Thirsty? There’s a wine and cheese bar across from the hotel or a fresh juice bar up the street. Heading out? Catch the Metro in front of the hotel (L4 Juame I).

» Regina WB

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