Hotel Continental Palacete

I was excited to stay at this hotel because it looked old and charming, which is something that is getting harder to find. The location was excellent and the building is gorgeous, but the choices made in decorating were not tasteful and had elements that were quite cheap and tacky. For instance, the plastic plants in the lobby and on the terrace off-gassed a plastic smell during the summer heat, and the overwrought floral wallpaper is made of vinyl. The bedspreads were very thin and the chairs in the bedroom and lounge were plastic covered with fabric. The drawers were also a very cheap and breakable plastic, and they were in the bedroom and bathroom. Having said that, if you don't mind the decorating and the smell of plastic plants, then this hotel is a good value, with nice staff in a superb location.

Plus: Excellent location!!! Nice staff. Great architecture, as it's in a very old, opulent building. The 24 hour buffet was also very convenient and nice to have.

Minus: The drawers in the room are made from plastic tubs. Very cheap and poor quality! I see no reason why they don't have real furniture, even antique furniture given how readily available and affordable antique furniture is in Barcelona.