For those who are seeking for excellent location in Barcelona along with spacious accommodations then the Melia hotel chain offers you their boutique style hotel, the 314 rooms known as the Tryp Apolo Hotel Barcelona.
This four star modern hotel is located within walking distance to Port Vell, the Gothic Quarter and La Ramblas, so you will never miss any of the action taking place and be right in the historic part of the Barcelona A metro station (Paral-lel) is literally outside the lobby door, as well as city bus service and a taxi stand. All of this comes in handy for getting around to other parts of the city. The double-decker tourist bus is situated a few blocks away and can be embarked within minutes from the hotel.
The staff is multi-lingual speaking five different languages (English, French, Catalan, Spanish and German). They seek to make your stay a pleasant one without being condescending. It is not unknown during low season periods that a guest can be upgraded to a higher category of room without the extra costs.
The rooms are decorated in a comfortable modern decor with ample space. A mini bar, interactive satellite TV and WiFi access are some of the amenities contained even in a standard room. If you did not drag your laptop with you, there is Internet corner having six computers readily available for your use near the lobby.
The bathrooms are all marble and very well stocked with good quality soaps, shampoo, toothbrush and hairdryer.
Although it is typical for hotels in Europe to serve continental breakfast, the one served at the Tryp Apolo's La Terraza Restaurant contains much more than just a coffee and croissant. From fresh fruit, juices, meats, assorted cheeses, sausages, tomatoes, scrambled eggs, are just some examples of the items available buffet style as part of your wakeup morning meal. Mediterranean style fare are serviced a la carte for lunch and dinner.
There is a bar on the ground floor and the Restaurant Apolo (cafeteria) which has access from the street, as well as a passageway within the hotel. Checks for service can be settled in cash or added to the room bill and there is none of the mandatory either way that happens at some other hotels.
If you are looking to work out, all guests have gratis use of a gym and sports facilities within 20 yards of the hotel.
Summary: The Tryp Apolo Hotel Barcelona allows a guest to have access to the center of Barcelona with ease and assures spacious accommodations in a well-maintain hotel.