Hotel Miramar Barcelona

We stayed at Hotel Miramar for 3 nights, during our wedding celebrations. For being a 5 star GL, we thought it lacked some efforts, specially when it comes to final touches in the room (decoration and devices in general). There was a weird smell around the toilet area that resembled that of cat pee, although it was probably just humidity (room 324). The terrace was great, fantastic views. The bed was comfortable, and so were the pillows. The staff were friendly and specially Ignasi who helped a lot through our stay. On our first night there was some noise outside coming from a different venue and Ignasi made every effort he could to make sure we wouldn’t be bothered by noise again, and it all went fine. We didn’t have time to try the spa sadly but it looked amazing.

Hotel was beautiful. Lovely balcony. King sized bed. Unique tub. Only regret was that we were staying only for one day. the only negative was that we had to wait until 3:00 to get into our room. Have to agree with other reviews that this hotel is way off the beaten path. However, we had done all of our sightseeing previously so we were content to enjoy the hotel.

Located on Mount Montjuic, the hotel is a bit isolated with the main attraction. You have to either take a taxi or walk for about 25 minutes to reach anything. I stayed 3 nights at the Miramar. One nice thing is that you are seated while you are checking in. It is not a very big hotel, but with nice view over looking the harbour. The layout of our room is interesting that the oval shape bathtub is placed in the middle of the room, with separate shower and toilet. The bathtub is separated by a sheer curtain from the beds. It is a room layout perfect for loving couples, but not for 2 working colleagues. The room is spacious, and bright enough. Bed is comfortable. The cleaning ladies are not very well versed in English, but are hard working. The hotel backyard has direct access to the garden behind the hotel. There is a small cafe on the left serving lunch and drinks, and a restaurant on the right serving seafood meals. There is also a cable car station leading to the convention located on the other side. The reception introduced us to a local restaurant on the first night of arrival, but the restaurant is the worst of the whole trip. The breakfast is probably the worst of all. Both the restaurant environment and the food is 3 star at most.

Have stayed twice before and have to say this time we had very poor service. Firstly they had no reference to our reservation. Secondly they put us in a standard room even though I had booked and paid for a premium room with a view of city or sea - we had a view of the pool! Got fobbed Off by being told it was because we wanted a twin room! We got our room moved but not easily - had to wait until 3.30pm the next day. Breakfast was very very poor. Standard gone completely downhill - especially for what they charge. No one to open the door for you and see you into a taxi like the other 5 star hotels in the city. Wish I had followed my instinct and stayed at the W Hotel - we went there for a drink and they were 100% more hospitable and the cost of staying, with breakfast, would of have been the same.

I have stayed at this hotel during the past 15 years and it has changed management a number of times. The latest management seems to have done a better job. The hotel has a great view of the city and there are number of good restaurants nearby. Try Martinez which is nearby.