My suite was very spacious (huge compared to most European hotels). The room was quiet, and the staff was friendly. And the best part about the location was that it was close to public transportation and there were usually cabs waiting out front.
The hot water took a while to heat up in the shower each morning, and it was awkward not having a traditional front-desk receptionist. The breakfast was kind of nonexistent, so don't let that factor into your decision too much.
Staying at Barcino is definitely different than staying at a hotel. You're literally staying in a large apartment, and you have one room in that apartment. Personally, I liked it, as it felt like I was living in the city as opposed to staying at some westernized hotel. But be warned that you won't have many of the amenities we're used to at American hotels (a concierge, a dedicated receptionist, an on-site restaurant, etc.). They did leave two bottles of water and some chocolate tru...
