Expert review on Hotel Ingles in Barcelona
Hotel Ingles is a tourist hotel that is located in the center west part of the Gothic Quarter is close to the Rambla .
This hotel has a minimalist design and offers double, twin, triple, quadruple and single rooms. Facilities include soundproofing and safety deposit boxes in each room. Other facilities include a public lounge with a TV. Rental options include bycicle rent and car hire.
Surroundings of Hotel Ingles
The property is situated in the old center of Barcelona, in the center of the Barri Gotic, a quarter known for its rich history and gothic architectural style. The hotel is right next to the La Rambla, the city’s renowned boulevard and one of the most popular visiting areas of Barcelona. It is also very close to the Plaça del Pi, a public square where the Santa Maria del Pi church can be visited. Moreover, it is only within a short walking distance from the famous La Boqueria food market.
The hotel is surrounded by many shops, big variety of restaurants, cafes and street shows that attract visitors, especially during the summer. Those who choose to stay in this hotel should know that in this area there are not as many nighttime venues as in the northern or the southern parts, but it is still a charming area to walk through at night, as the gothic-style buildings are beautifully lit up.
Since the hotel is centrally loacted, tourists should be aware that it can be extremely crowded during the days. Accommodation in this area is also more costly than in other neighborhoods, due to its popular location. Arriving to the hotel’s area by private car is not recommended, because of limited and inaccessible parking spaces. However, in the proximity of the hotel you can easily find public transportation through the La Rambla boulevard, and one of the main metro stations, Liceu, which is connected to most of the city.
Please note this property is situated in the old center of Barcelona, on the exterior of the Barri Gotic. Public transportation is more accessible here than inside the quarter and Guests who come by private car have more chances to find public parking, but note that they are quite expensive. Since it is in the edges of the quater, it’s not as quite and and beautiful as the interior of the Barri Gotic.
The rooms at Hotel Ingles
Hotel Ingles offers 29 rooms.
The hotel is a large hotel with a large number of rooms. Thus, it is likely that even at the last minute there will still be available rooms at the hotel, mainly standard single, double and twin rooms, that way you will be able to save money. However if you wish to stay at this hotel specifically, you might want to reserve a room in advance, especially when Barcelona is busy with tourists like summer vacation and public holidays, as well as the days before and after big soccer games.
The hotel has several types of rooms that vary in size and quality. Because of that it’s recommended to check what option the hotel offers and which will fit you best. You may want take notice of the room type and how many guests the room can accommodate, room size, cancel option, whether breakfast is include or not and of course the price. The rooms are relatively spacious, which is an advantage whether you come alone, as a couple, as a family or group.
In terms of the bathroom – in each room there is a private bathroom used only by room guests.
Hotel Ingles Facilities
Wifi and Internet:
done Free internet throughout the hotel
AC and heating:
done Air conditioning and heating throughout the year
Elevator:
done there is an elevator
Parking:
done Parking garage
Restaurant and Breakfast:
done There are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby
Balcony and Garden:
done Balcony / terrace in each room
Services:
done Luggage storage
done Ticket service
done Business services such as fax and photocopying services.
done Tour desk
done 24-hour front desk
done Private check-in / check-out
done Daily maid service
done Bicycle
done Car hire
Other Facilities:
done Public lounge/TV area
done Safe box
done Soundproof rooms
done Tickets to attractions or shows
done TV