Hotel Catalonia La Pedrera

Pros: Great location.

Cons: Air conditioner would not keep room cool.

Nice hotel in a fun neighborhood

Pros: I booked this hotel by accident when I was looking for an airport hotel the night before we departed. We ended up mostly happy with it. It's located in a fun neighborhood that wasn't overrun with tourists. Lots of restaurant choices, shops and night life. The hotel itself was quiet, convenient and clean. The staff was helpful and courteous.

Cons: While the hotel was well-maintained, the elevator seemed a bit rickety though we didn't have any mishaps. The pillows were pretty awful, dense and thick for our taste. Also, in the morning, when my husband went to get out of bed, he struck and cut his forehead on a metal-edged corner right by the bed. A rough way to wake up!