Zona Franca Calle K, Barcelona, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Bright, spacious rooms with sleek bathrooms
Indoor pool area with glass shower stalls
Sauna and (very) tiny fitness room with two exercise machines
Modern snack bar and restaurant with big windows and outdoor garden seating
Free shuttle to the airport
Two bus stops nearby
Free Wi-Fi
Far from the city center with few restaurants nearby
No coffeemakers in rooms
Rooms can be noisy
Fee for parking and breakfast buffet
The Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto is in an industrial area of Barcelona lacking an abundance of restaurants, but it’s a convenient 15-minute ride via the free shuttle to the airport. There’s also a city bus stop right outside the hotel. The 99 guest rooms are modern with sleek bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has an indoor pool area with a sauna and a tiny fitness room attached (it has just two exercise machines). There’s a restaurant serving international cuisine with outdoor seating available, and a modern bar serving snacks and cocktails. For a similar price, guests may want to look into Hesperia Tower, a luxury hotel farther from the airport with a classy rooftop restaurant.
Scene
Conveniences for tourists and business travelers including airport shuttle, meeting rooms, and a small business center
With its free airport shuttle, the Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto is a convenient choice for tourists or business travelers using the airport. The gray, block-like building has a small business center with two Apple computers for printing airplane tickets, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Meeting rooms with sound systems, screens, and projectors can be booked for events. A modern snack bar has a seating area with tables and chairs and a wall-mounted TV, and a small restaurant serving international cuisine has outdoor seating available in a small garden area. Considering its location, this hotel is largely frequented by business travelers and those who have missed flights.
Location
In an industrial neighborhood 15 minutes via free shuttle from the airport
The Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto is located 15 minutes from the airport by car or via the free shuttle. The hotel is in the industrial neighborhood of Zona Franca, and not many restaurants are in the area. Nearby bus stops make the popular pedestrian mall, La Rambla, and the famous Sagrada Familia reachable via in less than an hour.
Rooms
Bright, spacious rooms with black, sleek bathrooms
The spacious rooms at the Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto are modern with gray curtains, white bedding, and hardwood floors. The few decorative touches include orchids and abstract art over the beds. Bathrooms are black and sleek with frosted glass doors and rain showerheads. Soap and shampoo are available in dispensers, and amenity kits have extras like combs and bath sponges. All rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars, and free Wi-Fi.
Features
Indoor pool, small sauna, and exercise room with just two machines
The long, indoor pool is in a basement-like room with high windows and a couple of glass shower stalls. There’s also a sauna and a tiny gym attached to the area with an exercise bike and a resistance machine. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, a small business center with two Apple computers, and meeting rooms available. There is a free airport shuttle, and parking is available for a fee. The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast buffet as well as a la carte options later in the day.