C / Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 173, Esquina Sant Quintí, Barcelona, Spain | 34 93 433 51 51
Quiet residential location close to modernist Hospital of Sant Pau
15-minute walk from Gaudi's Sagrada Familia
Cafe and bar serving food and drinks all day
Continental breakfast buffet available for a fee
Basic rooms with air-conditioning and satellite TVs; some with balconies
Meeting room for up to 100 people
Free Wi-Fi throughout
On-site parking for a fee
A 20-minute metro ride from city center
No tea/coffee facilities in rooms
Rooms can be noisy at times
The 93-room Amrey Sant Pau is a value hotel situated in the Guinardo neighborhood, a five-minute walk from the historic Hospital of Sant Pau and 15 minutes on foot from Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. Metro stations are nearby for getting to the city center and its major attractions, a trip that take about 20 minutes. Rooms are basic and plain, and can be noisy, but they have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TVs. Some have balconies with nice views of the iconic modernist hospital. A simple breakfast buffet is available for a fee, and a cafe serves food throughout the day. For an alternative budget hotel in the area, travelers could check out the Hotel Medicis, where rooms are more colorful, but it's a little farther from the city center.
Scene
Basic budget hotel with little atmosphere, but a decent base for exploring
This basic budget hotel provides a good base for guests needing to be close to medical facilities near the Hospital of Sant Pau. With metro and bus stations nearby, it's also suitable for tourists who don't mind being away from the city center and its major attractions. There's not much atmosphere here, but there's a sofa and a couple of arm chairs in the lobby where guests can hang out if the mood strikes them. The cafe and bar is adjacent. Most guests here are couples, but it attracts all types of budget-conscious travelers, including groups, families, businesspeople, and individuals.
Location
In a quiet neighborhood, a 15-minute walk from Sagrada Familia
This hotel is located in the Guinardo district, a five-minute walk from the Hospital of Sant Pau, a historic structure that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several metro stations are nearby, including Sant Pau and Camp de l'Arpa, and the ride to the city center takes about 20 minutes. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, with several restaurants, bars, and shops to be found on the surrounding streets. It's certainly less touristy than neighborhoods closer to the center of town. Gaudi's famed Sagrada Familia can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot, or 10 minutes by metro or car. The beach is about a 15-minute metro ride away. Expect a 30-minute drive to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, or 50 minutes by public transportation.
Rooms
Simple rooms with satellite TV, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi; some feature balconies
Rooms are simple and decor is limited to bedspreads, medium-toned and simple-lined furniture, beige accent walls, and just token pieces of abstract art. The industrial carpeting in many rooms won't win any style awards, and overall there's not much character to the spaces. Configurations range from one to three beds. All have air-conditioning, satellite TVs, work desks, and free Wi-Fi. Some have mini-fridges and safes. Bathrooms are also basic, with white tiling, granite countertops, bidets, and shower/tub combos. Hairdryers and toiletries are supplied. Eighteen rooms on the second floor have balconies furnished with two chairs and a small table, and some have direct views of iconic Sant Pau Hospital. Noise from other rooms and the street can be heard in rooms at times.
Features
Breakfast buffet, cafe and bar, meeting room, parking, free Wi-Fi
This simple property doesn't have much in the way of features, but it does offer on-site dining. A continental breakfast buffet is served daily in the windowless breakfast salon for a fee. Items on the buffet include fruit, meats, cheeses, cereals, breads, and juices. A cozy cafe and bar next to reception serves drinks and selections like salads, sandwiches, and pasta throughout the day. It's a sunny space with windows across the front and a trompe l'oeil spanning one wall that looks like a bookcase filled with books. A few tables are available on the sidewalk out front for guests who'd like to dine alfresco. A meeting room can accommodate up to 100 people for social or business gatherings, and on-site parking is available for a fee. There is a computer in the lobby for guests to use, though Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.