Hotel Best Front Maritim in Barcelona

Suitable for a short beach holiday, but that's about it.

I booked this hotel as a solo traveler for 4 nights. Upon arrival, I was informed that my room would be in the second building. Fortunately, this building is connected by two elevators, making it easily accessible. The room was a bit small, but perfectly adequate for a beach holiday. The furniture looked a bit dated, and the wallpaper was peeling in some places. There was no storage space for clothes, only a hanging rail. Both curtains on the windows were blackout curtains, which I found very inconvenient. I either had to leave the curtains completely open for more natural light, risking being seen from outside, or keep them closed and had to switch on the light.

I had booked half board. Breakfast was perfectly adequate for me, but the dinner buffet seemed very meager with limited selection, often lukewarm to cold dishes, and some items still partially frozen. The buffet normally costs 24 Euros, which I found to be very poor value for money. Furthermore, at each meal, there was always only one staff member tasked with restocking the buffet, serving guests, and other duties. It frequently happened that I asked for water and only received it when I was already halfway through my meal (which isn't surprising when one person has to attend to all guests). The same person was apparently also in charge of the bar, which seemed completely deserted every evening.

Cleanliness: The mattress and duvet cover were stained. On three consecutive days, I received fresh hand and bath towels that were also stained. Additionally, the plates and cups were very often dirty or poorly washed. Staff: They seemed friendly and were very open to my complaint regarding the cleanliness.

Conclusion: For me, the stay was okay, as I spent most of my time outside the hotel anyway. However, I would not recommend this hotel, and I will not be returning.