Arrival

Checking in here was a completely uninteresting experience, similar to some bland supermarket shopping.  There were two staff members that did nothing to give me a welcoming experience or make me feel at home.  This was a stark contrast to the beautiful building and striking entrance that showed that a lot of thought and energy had been put in. A true pity.

Design and decor

The hotel is in an impressive building, refurbished with total respect for the original. A stunning piece of work!  The interior is an exciting blend of modern and classical that was exquisitely decorated by a designer. and it works beautifully! The floor is made up of the original Spanish tiles that are positively striking. The staircase and the public areas are attractive spaces.  The roof terrace is very green and has a lovely atmosphere.

Ambiance

The atmosphere is a bit cold and impersonal.  You have to be able to entertain yourself, because you get nothing given here.  In the morning there were fresh croissants near the coffee machine and you may be “lucky” to see your neighbour; otherwise you don’t really see the other guests.

Room

The room was beautifully decorated, with high ceilings, a large balcony with french doors and a view to the Ramblas. There was a very comfortable bed with luxurious bedding and even a “pillow menu”!   It’s not often one can choose a pillow that best suits your sleeping preferences off a menu! It’s a super idea that I have never experienced before.

The small bathroom had a fantastic rainforest bath- and, finally, a well-functioning blowdryer!

Overall

• Hotel Praktik Rambla has a nice design and decor with exciting elements

• It is one of 5 hotels in the Praktik Hotels family and I had visited 3 of them. They have a common denominator of being good quality for your money but there are not much services to speak of

• No room service, restaurant, cafe or bar, all of which ends up being an ordinary experience 

• If you are fine in your own company and don’t need life when you come back to the hotel, this is good quality for the money

• You will be left 100% alone and unbothered by the other guests 

• The bed is amazing

• The room is big and the balcony impressive

Total rating out of 5

Comfort:❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Style: ❤️❤️❤️

Friendship:❤️  

Taste: ❤️