We will be in BCN from Oct 1 through Oct 5, when we leave for Seville. i have narrowed our BCN hotels to the Le Meridien or the Alexandria. There is a price difference between the two. Being Hilton Gold, we would receive free wifi and breakfast for the lower cost Alexandria. Does anyone know either of these hotels? Locations good, bad or indifferent? Any comments or suggestions would be helpful.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
The Alexandra by Doubletree is a little further from the action, but still served by metro and walkable to some sightseeing. Le Meridien is closer to the Ramblas action, a little closer to the airport bus stop at Placa de Catalunya, and easier walking to the cathedral and old town/ Bari Gotic sites.
Posted by
OP
Scottsdale, AZ, US
76 posts
Thank You Laura
I was leaning toward Le Meridien
Posted by
Bainbridge Island
3287 posts
Le Méridien is a much better location, especially if you like to walk.