Hotel Medium Sitges Park

From the street, the Hotel Medium might look unassuming, with its simple signage amid more colorful storefronts, but style picks up inside. The lobby is decorated in a cozy, beach style, with white-painted wood panelling on the walls, shabby-chic furniture, and elegant accents such as ornately carved wooden fireplaces and coffered ceilings. A small, homey lounge echoes this style, featuring a couple of bookcases, white couches and wicker chairs, and photos of lavender fields. upholstered in sparkling white fabric. The restaurant is decidedly more modernist, with white-leather-and-wood chairs, smart copper light fixtures, and contemporary artwork. When the weather is nice and guests aren't out exploring the city, many can be found in the tranquil courtyard, which takes up much of the block that the hotel sits on, housing a small pool, bar next to ivy-covered walls, and, most striking of all, a round, red-brick tower with ornate plasterwork and a soaring spire that looks straight out of a fairytale. Guests are primarily couples and groups of friends. 

Situated on a narrow pedestrian street in the heart of downtown Sitges, and a six-minute walk from two area beaches, the Hotel Medium is ideally located for guests who want to make the most of the city and ocean. The Can Llopis Romanticism Museum is a four-minute walk away, while the Palau de Maricel is six minutes away by foot. Several museums and historic buildings are also close by. There are a number of shops, bars, and restaurants in the immediate surrounds which are home to one of the most vibrant gay scenes in this part of Spain. It is a five-minute walk to Sitges Station, which provides access to regional RENFE services, while transfers to Barcelona-El Prat take around 25 minutes by car, or 50 minutes via public transport.

The 85 rooms at the Hotel Medium are decorated in the same contemporary, beachy style as the common areas. Expect rustic, white-painted wooden headboards for the four-poster beds, wood furniture and walls, and navy-blue bed runners and curtains. Double Rooms are on the small side, but there's space for desks and closets. Superior Rooms, meanwhile, are located inside the hotel’s separate tower, have sailboat-motif chairs and wood-beam ceilings with traditional painted trim and chandeliers. Bland bathrooms come with shower/tub combos, bidets, hotel-branded toiletries, and wall-mounted hairdryers. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Safes are provided but they require a hefty cash deposit. Unfortunately, some guests have complained of noise issues.

Although small and unheated, a perk of the Hotel Medium is its outdoor pool, set in a peaceful courtyard.  terrace that provides a quiet bolthole away from the city streets. The surrounding terrace is lined with metal loungers and umbrellas on one side, which gives way to some wooden dining tables and plastic chair clusters. Also by the pool is a bar with seating, serving drinks throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Overlooking the pool is a cozy reading room with an adjacent computer for guest use. A restaurant serves buffet breakfasts with a variety of continental and cooked options, as well as a la carte Mediterranean fare for dinner. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel. On the downside, there are no spa or fitness facilities.