Hotel Neri

"How did it strike you on arrival?If you like the idea of staying in a restored medieval castle hidden down a tiny, quiet alleyway off one of the prettiest squares in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Hotel Neri is the choice for you. What’s the crowd like?Hotel Neri mainly appeals to elegant friends and couples with an interest in culture and history. Tell us about your room.The best room in the house is definitely the Junior Suite, with its views of the charming Sant Felipe Neri Square below. This spacious room is all done up in sophisticated neutral tones and delicate fabrics. How are the beds?The sleep preferences menu allows guests to choose from sheets made of cotton, satin, or linen as well as down or hypoallergnic pillows. How are the bathrooms?Many of the peaceful, natural stone bathrooms have both a bathtub and rain shower. Adjustable mood lighting and Molton Brown products complete the luxe feel. What's the Wi-Fi situation?Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Anything stand out about other services and features?The cuisine at the A Restaurant is Catalonian with global influences. The menu, designed for sharing, is full of knockouts, especially the “delighted egg in its shell with parmentier, smoked eel, carbonara foam, and tobiko.” The Roba Estesa rooftop has been converted into an opulently landscaped oasis with cozy seating and twinkling lights under the stars—it's reserved just for guests and private events. What was most memorable about your stay?Staying in an actual medieval castle is the kind of thing you probably dreamed about as a small child. Do it! Bottom line: worth it?Hotel Neri is not cheap, but nor is it terribly overpriced for a boutique five-star hotel in an outstanding location." - Isabelle Kliger