Rivoli Ramblas Hotel

Just returned from 3 nights at the Rivoli Hotel - on the positive side the Hotel location is excellent - although given the ease with which most people can find their way around the city - location should not matter. The breakfast was also excellent - good choice - fresh fruits - cooked - buffet style - very good. The rooms ? Well if like me you had gone on their website and built up an expectation of beautiful - spacious - well appointed rooms - and then you check in and your "standard" room is anything... more

Stayed at the Rivoli Ramblas hotel in Feb 05. Got a deal through Expedia for a standard room. When we arrived the room was awful! Paint peeling off the walls and grotty decor. Moved rooms and was shown one equally as awful. We then were moved to one of their most "Modern" rooms which was lovely. Fab bathroom and great decor throughout. This room had obviously just been redecorated. Once settled we had a great time. The hotel was in the perfect location in the centre of the Ramblas and the staff were OK. I would definitely recommend it, just... more

Managed to get a real bargain from expedia. Rooms decorated in Spanish rustic style, ours even had a sofa, as well as a ludicrously comfortable bed. We were lucky enough to be on the 7th floor at the back of the hotel and there was a balcony with table and chairs - would have been perfect for watching the sun go down over over the cathedral if we hadn't visited in February! Bathrooms of an extremely high standard, with bath, shower, toilet and bidet. A thoughful array of toiletries provided including, unusually, a sponge and comb.... more

Reading the most recent reviews on this hotels, I feel it must have changed hands. We stayed here in June 2004 and it was excellent. We had a good room overlooking La Ramblas, the food was really good and the staff extremely helpful. The Bar staff were particularly good, the bar being very lively and good natured.

It is obvious from the reviews on this site that the rooms in this hotel vary widely. I booked three twins. The two on the 2nd floor were excellent in every respect. However, our room on the 3rd floor was smaller and had minor faults (no mirror in bedroom. no sound on Sky, missing light bulb) but it was quite well furnished with a pleasant balcony overlooking the Ramblas. Many of your reviews comment on the helpfulness and pleasant attitude of the staff. I can only assume that there have been changes to hotel personel since those... more

We have just come back from the Rivoli Ramblas. Our room was ok,(if the maid leaving your bedding on the floor is counted as acceptable) the Maid in question Ireni was the only pleasant person working in this hotel(always smiling and polite) The 4* rating is a sham, the hotel itself has a lift that doesnt close properly, the restaurant serves the most disgusting breakfast that you could imagine eating (17euros for the priviledge also) You cant get an atom of personality or respect from the rude and ignorant bar staff (they... more

The rivoli ramblas has one of the best locations in barcelona but your experience of the hotel will depond on wether you have a standard or superior room. I stayed at the begining of December in a standard room. This was 2 star quality - very average. I looked into the refurbished superior rooms to see 5 star excellence. I suppose you get what you pay for but to have such a difference seemed unfair.

We left the same day. Carpet was filthy. Room was too hot and the thermostat did not work. No sound on the only English TV channel. The reaction of staff was unhelpful. This is a two star hotel with a five star price. We went to the 5 star Hotel Majestic for the same price!

My Mum and I wanted to get away for Xmas this year and we found this hotel to be an oaisis of calm. Great service from all staff. Food was great and large breakfast selections. Very comfortable room, very clean and maid service all days during Xmas period. This hotel fits into the art novo style that is combining trendy with old. It's location was excellent as once you leave the hotel you are straight into Ramblas busy area, so no taxis neaded during our stay. I would however say that most of the local resturants are just a little over... more

My husband & I have just returned from a short break in Barcelona where we stayed at the Rivoli Ramblas Hotel. I can't praise this hotel highly enough! We had a wonderful room on the third floor with a small balcony overlooking the Ramblas. The room was spotless, the bathroom gorgeous (huge bath!) and the bed was really comfortable. (Plus there was a great mini bar!) The staff were all really nice and accommodating. The location couldn't be better with great shopping on the doorstep and taxi's, metro & train close by for those who want... more