 I noticed that payment was taken from my account upon booking I believe this is for verification purposes and the payment was then refunded a lower amount due to exchange rates This effectively causes the bank to apply fees for non a non UK transaction Upon final payment another set of fees are applicable for another non UK transaction I have not come across this before but certainly something this is not desirable 
 Location is excellent and within 50 steps of the Urgell Metro station and 10 15 min walk to Las Ramblas This is a straightforward and un complicated Hotel ideal for business trips Facilities are adequate breakfast was up to standards and really affordable 