G S.
Yelp
We selected Monument Hotel for our recent visit to Barcelona by process of elimination. We knew we wanted a luxury hotel in Eixample district. There are many, a different one highly recommended by some friends. We, however, chose Monument Hotel over all the others because of the size and layout of the accommodations available and, of greatest importance, the availability of a walk-in shower for my husband who has mobility limits.
We are so pleased our research lead us to Monument Hotel. From the point of our jet-lagged arrival, things could not have gone more smoothly. The staff are outstanding and so accommodating. We arrived around 11a and were told that our room--a Jr Suite Barcelona--was available, a pleasant surprise. Later that afternoon when we were losing steam, Juan, one of the concierges, guided us to a nearby tapas restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious early (by Barcelona standards) dinner.
The rest of our week-long stay continued in the same pleasant vein. The Hotel does not have the most impressive lobby, but it has two Michelin-starred restaurants; a wonderful daily buffet breakfast; an all-day, casual tapas restaurant next to the roof-top pool; and a very accommodating and friendly staff, including a superb concierge staff. A special shout-out to Juan who took great care of us all week long!
The location could not be better, a block from Casa Milà, two from the Block of Discord, and La Sagrada Familía is a 10-minute ride via public transportation or a 20-minute walk. Numerous restaurants and shops are just outside the door along busy Passeig de Gràcia and its side streets, but none of the noise of that hustle and bustle transcends Monument Hotel once you are welcomed inside by the doorman.
Our highest accolades to Monument Hotel!