Rafaelhoteles Badalona is a modern three-pearl hotel in Badalona, around 40 minutes northeast of Barcelona by train. It’s a 15-minute walk from a clean and relatively quiet stretch of beach, as well as a selection of bars and restaurants. The immediate area, though, isn't attractive due to busy roads and highways. Highlights include a roof terrace and a restaurant serving modern Catalonian cuisine. The 142 rooms are pleasantly modern, with amenities like air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Downsides? Rooms are small, there's not much nearby, and parking is expensive. The hotel draws business travelers and tourist couples willing to travel farther to reach the region's main sights. Travelers seeking a hotel with a pool that’s closer to the beach could consider Bel Air Hotel in Castelldefels instead, which is southeast of Barcelona.
Rafaelhoteles Badalona is a modern three-pearl hotel in Badalona, around 40 minutes northeast of Barcelona by train. It’s a 15-minute walk from a clean and relatively quiet stretch of beach, as well as a selection of bars and restaurants. The immediate area, though, isn't attractive due to busy roads and highways. Highlights include a roof terrace and a restaurant serving modern Catalonian cuisine. The 142 rooms are pleasantly modern, with amenities like air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Downsides? Rooms are small, there's not much nearby, and parking is expensive. The hotel draws business travelers and tourist couples willing to travel farther to reach the region's main sights. Travelers seeking a hotel with a pool that’s closer to the beach could consider Bel Air Hotel in Castelldefels instead, which is southeast of Barcelona.