 The location though close to Passeig de Gr cia is not the very best The Balmes is quite a loud street even for the room at the upper floor and the view is not fantastic either An alternative to it an inner court view is equally appalling as it was overlooking some shabby house Inner sound proofing is not perfect we could hear what is happening in the corridor 
 Extremely friendly and attentive personnel Even for Barcelona 4s hotel standards the service is remarkable and clearly above expectations Spacious modern room kettle in the room good TV with a lot of international channels Nice attractive lobby 