The annexe is different. Perfectly OK but 2* really: an unremarkable lobby, no facilities etc. Staff speak reasonable English but, for instance, do not offer to help with bags. The only stairs are the back ones (marble faced but fag ends not swept up for 3 days during our stay). Lifts are easy and clean, though. Carpets on landings are worn. No rooms on 1st floor - just the breakfast dining space (no windows). Our room was 203. On floors 2-5 I think x03 would be the smallest room, linkable to x04 next door. Comfortable bed but little else special. Quite clean but not perfect.
I found it hard before I went to appreciate why rooms at this hotel were addvertised from 90 euros or so on discount websites. Now I know.
Great location for posh shopping and best restaurants, and smaller crowds than the Ramblas, Barri Gothic etc. Metro stops convenient. Gaudi's Casa Batllo and La Pedrera very close. Great tapas bar Cerveceria Catalana on Calle Mallorca near intersection with Rambla Catalana at c. 100 yds. Also Tapa Tapa just down the street along Passeig de Gracia heading south: more touristy Tapas but still great fun and recommended too. Citrus Restaurant above this laked a little atmosphere but had fabulous food.
