About Eco Boutique Hostal Grau
Eco Boutique Hostal GrauBarcelona is a well located property that focuses on environmental sustainability. The staff members are pleasant and very willing to help guests get acquainted with the area.
All rooms have eco-friendly mattresses, and many have recycled items that were restored by disabled workers. Free Wi-Fi is provided, along with closets and safes. The bathroom includes natural soap that's exclusive to this establishment. Some rooms have televisions.
Eco Boutique Hostal GrauBarcelona has a reading corner that includes a Macintosh computer guests can use. Furthermore, there's a luggage room, and guests can rent bicycles or baby carriages.
Guests can get free tea, coffee and homemade cake each morning. Additionally, complimentary wine is offered in the lounge every evening.
This establishment is a minute's walk from Las Ramblas. Also, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art is accessible within a five-minute drive.
Positive Reviews
positive:
A Very Central Location
Guests loved being walking distance from some of Barcelona's most bustling areas, but they also appreciated how the hotel is located on a side street that shields it from some of the sounds from nearby traffic. Many guests reported that they were able to walk wherever they went while staying here.
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An Eco-Friendly Focus
Guests often highlighted this hotel's Earth-conscious measures and said they felt good about staying in a place that was built with the environment in mind. The organic bedding was a particular hit, because guests said it was extremely comfy.
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Smart, Friendly Staff
Guests consistently gave favourable feedback about the welcoming staff members here. They said they employees were also quite knowledgeable, which was helpful when guests wanted guidance about how to best enjoy the area.
Negative Reviews
negative:
The Rooms Are Very Simple
Although some guests found the basic rooms very refreshing, there were numerous comments from guests who would have preferred more amenities. Additionally, televisions are not available as standard, and some guests were surprised by that.
negative:
Poor Interior Soundproofing
Although guests generally thought the hotel's window did a nice job of shutting out traffic noises, they sometimes commented that the soundproofing was not as thorough inside the property. For example, guests could sometimes hear people walking on floors above them, or were disturbed by slamming doors.
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There's An Ant Problem
Some guests commented that the hotel has an ongoing issue with black ants. Although they found this problem frustrating, most didn't let it spoil their stays.