Name: W Barcelona
Address: Plaça Rosa dels Vents, 1 - Passeig Joan de Borbo, Barceloneta, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Rating: 8.48

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At W Barcelona, travelers praise the striking beachfront setting, sweeping sea views, lively atmosphere, and many amenities, while feedback also notes uneven service with long check-in lines, occasional housekeeping lapses, and maintenance or noise issues that affect comfort.

Rooms are often spacious with panoramic sea or marina views, though several guests report dated carpets, leaky showers, or AC and TV problems. Pools, beach access, spa, gym, and popular bars and restaurants stand out, but pool or rooftop spaces can close for private events and bar or poolside service can be slow. The location is scenic and a short taxi ride from most sights, with a party vibe that can be loud at night. Expect an energetic beachfront stay rather than a quiet, central base.

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Facilities

Beachfront pools, spa, gym, and multiple bars and restaurants are highlights with great views and a lively scene. Downsides include occasional closures for private events and some areas reported closed, plus slow service around the pool or bars.

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Stefan

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was nice and clean however for the amount we had paid for 3 nights the following was closed.. Nightclub close Roof terrace closed Sauna closed Bar on top floor closed

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Glenn

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clearly this hotel was a favourite for Barcelona. Lots of locals try to get in so Security was tight. Always asking who are you. They offered access to the roof top lounge and dinning room. But never go there. Always book up. Could not get a table until 10 pm. Not for a family. Sunday night there was a big pool disco party and locals lined up. The main floor bars were packed. The location for swimming was good. The breakfast again was not up to a Marriott standard I am use too. Only self serve. Order fried eggs and never got them. On serve said the breakfast is covered but the tip is not? Most staff tried to accommodated but was it a 6 start, no not at all. At least the bathroom did not have clear windows into the room like a lot of hotels.

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Max

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with numerous amenities. Our rooms were not ready until 5:00 and 5:30, because the hotel was at full capacity the previous night and the cleaning staff was running behind. The rooms are spacious with plenty of closet space. Our minibar had a bunch of things missing but we were assured that “it’s not going to be a problem”. The floor of the large shower was not pitched correctly so the water would flow out into the bathroom. We placed a towel on the ground inside the shower to keep most of the water inside. The outside of the property featured many loungers and pools with cabanas for rent. The one issue we had was that they would close the outside areas at 4:30 each day to set up for private events. One of the reasons we paid thousands of dollars for this hotel was to use the infinity pool, hot tub and poolside loungers, and we were deprived of using them, because the hotel got more money from someone else to reserve those areas. We were actually told that we can use the table with 4 chairs if we pay 1000€ or a 6 person lounger for 2000€. No thank you… The concierge was not helpful in obtaining tickets for sightseeing, actually telling us to use the websites. Also they made a reservation for the hotel restaurant Fire, and then when we showed up, the hostes had no such reservations!! Disappointed

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Emma

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay here in August. Loved the pool areas and the bar at the top was great. We were given the breakfast option for free on the three days we stayed and it was honestly one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had at a hotel. Lovely

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Ravi

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Amazing location, great views from room, great food in the restaurants, nice cocktails at the bar, and fantastic Wet Deck party on Sunday night.

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Matthew

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The pool areas were beautiful with excellent poolside service. Rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable. Housekeeping service is excellent. Restaurants had excellent food with large variety of choices.

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Jennifer

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This W never disappoints. Even though the hotel is nearly full, service was still fantastic. The gym is well equipped, has plenty of space and a gorgeous view. Food and wine are excellent and of course being on the beach makes this hotel unique in Barcelona. The only drawback is that you have to take a taxi to get anywhere - but small price to pay

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Samuel

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Most of the vacation was excellent. The service of the concierge and the hotel staff was great. The service around the pool and beach however, was awful. They would take our order and it would take so long or never show up. I also got the feeling i was annoying them when i asked about the missing orders. This was on more than one occasion. The room was great and they upgraded us to a higher floor because it was available. The room cleaning service did an excellent job cleaning the room daily and would leave us small treats. Overall it was an awsome experience maybe i just got unlucky with the pool staff.

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Alberto

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with gorgeous views. A little away from most of the attractions but just a 20 minute taxi ride from most of them. And always a taxi there waiting. All of the staff was great!!! Thought I left phone in taxi and young valet ran them down. Food was good. Looked like pretty popular place for the bar scene. My kids liked the view and how close it was to the beach. Rooms were great!!! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Close to the cruise port area. I would stay here again and try to use more of the amenities.

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David

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros, has great amenities, great views of beach, nice pools, restaurants and bars very nice but pricey (of course). Cons, couldn't really think of any besides the boardwalk, very chaotic. But thats not the hotels issue

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and public areas clean, but cleanliness is inconsistent. Recurring complaints include stained or aging carpets, unpleasant drain or hallway odors, dirty windows, and missed or delayed housekeeping or restocking.

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John

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, staff was friendly.

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Lucas Matias

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

La vue de cet hôtel est incroyable. Par contre, la propreté laisse à désirer et pour le rapport qualité prix n’est pas génial . Avons fait 3 autres hôtels à Barcelone et celui ci enlevant la vue serait le dernier .

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Gordon

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was a great area and safe to walk around . Lots of restaurants within 10 min walk and good drinks onsite at hotel . Room was clean and shower was amazing

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Lisa

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The wait to check-in was more than half of an hour, and the lobby felt chaotic. The room was fine, but the shower had chipped/missing tile pieces and a damaged drain cover. Hallway carpets were stained, wet from rain because the doors were open, and smelled musty. The noise level was a party atmosphere and could be heard from our seventh floor room at 2am. The bar and restaurant food and beverages were delicious and service top-notch. We appreciated the proximity to the beach and Barceloneta area.

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Cédric

Aug 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre grand confort avec une vue exceptionnelle. Néanmoins, les vitres devraient être nettoyées plus régulièrement. Moquette vieillissante dans les couloirs. Porte de chambre abimées à l’extérieur.

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Matthew

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The pool areas were beautiful with excellent poolside service. Rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable. Housekeeping service is excellent. Restaurants had excellent food with large variety of choices.

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Kevin

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exemplarisk service och renlighet

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Michael

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room wasn’t ready and we had to wait about 3 hours. There was a massive party/noise after 2am at the time of our stay. Hallways was filled with the smell of weed. Great hotel to party. Not a hotel for families with children.

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Kerryn

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

The good - great location and amazing view from the room, and the beds and pillows are comfortable. I felt safe in this district. The bad - room servicing and kitchen bathroom amenities not replenished (we requested multiple times (daily) to have teabags replenished in our tea/coffee station in our room. We also had to ask for body wash to be refilled. For a "five-star" hotel, this attention to detail should be a given. The ugly - every morning there was an unpleasant smell in the shower from the drains. The conference room is in the basement, so there is no daylight or fresh air.

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Heidi

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room with view. AC did not work or TV but they came to repair pretty quickly. Often there was a sewage smell in hallway. They tried to address it a few times. Shower sprayed out into the rest of bathroom. Often had to deal with puddles.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently spacious and comfortable with standout sea or marina views. Some guests report maintenance or design issues such as AC or TV faults, leaky showers, poor lighting, or noise from bars and corridors.

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Pauline

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

W Hotel has a great location right by the sea with great outlooks in both directions. Our room was spacious and comfortable.

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Henry

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room size, view, and convenience were great.

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Kristina

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very loud hotel, music continue until 2AM every night making it difficult to get any rest. Had to change my room the second night to a higher floor due to the noise. Not very attentive, didn’t get the room cleaned until about 5pm and that’s after we requested it to be cleaned. Location is nice , views are great. But a 20-30 min drive daily from center of city. Not sure if I’d stay there again.

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Helene

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The tv was not a smart TV and could only watch CNN in English. Stingy on the towels and adapters.

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John

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the sink in my room didn’t drain properly.

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Randall

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Aside from the great location and view it was one of the worst hotels I’ve stayed at. The first night the whole pool and beach area shutdown early for a DJ show and we couldn’t get anyone to get us drinks for at least 30 minutes. Shower leaked out into sink area and into toilet every time we showered. Anytime a neighboring door shut the mirror and whole wall rattled very loud. Couch and floor stained. Open concept to lobby and bar down below made for very loud nights and hard to sleep. Our keys stopped working on the third day we were staying there. I was very disappointed with this hotel especially for how much money I spent on the room. I would never stay here again.

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Sam

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived via a cruise and they let us check in very early in the morning. The pool area was very nice. But the lighting in the room was horribly deficient, especially for reading and doing makeup.

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Bruno

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was amazing with an incredible view.

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Aziz

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a room with jacuzzi but it was never working, i was promised to get one night credited back to me but they said i need to contact expedia to issue the refund, please contact the hotel.

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Heidi

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room with view. AC did not work or TV but they came to repair pretty quickly. Often there was a sewage smell in hallway. They tried to address it a few times. Shower sprayed out into the rest of bathroom. Often had to deal with puddles.

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Service

Staff are often friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with standout individuals noted. Service can be inconsistent, with long check-in queues, slow bar or pool service, housekeeping misses, reservation mix-ups, and occasional rude or unwelcoming interactions.

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Baharak

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property’s location is beautiful with great view of the beach and easy access to the beach area. However, it is loud and chaotic. Our arrival experience was very disappointing with the hotel transportation being 40 mins late to pick us up, followed with hours of waiting for our room. Check in is guaranteed for 3pm but we didn’t get our keys until 6pm which really ruined our first day in Barcelona. The concierge misplaced our luggage which they had stored for us. So overall the first impression was poor. The management did try to please us and we appreciated it. I wouldn’t stay at this property again, there are definitely much better options.

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Rajesh

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great property, Special Thanks to Anna at front office for guiding and helping us with local information and offering champagne for our anniversary celebration. Strongly recommend

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Jennifer

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This W never disappoints. Even though the hotel is nearly full, service was still fantastic. The gym is well equipped, has plenty of space and a gorgeous view. Food and wine are excellent and of course being on the beach makes this hotel unique in Barcelona. The only drawback is that you have to take a taxi to get anywhere - but small price to pay

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David

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself was very nice. Very modern, great location. Checking in, proved to be an ordeal. Long wait with people cutting in line, not enough staff, terribly slow. Then my case didn’t work and I had to go back and wait again. Should be better for a five star hotel.

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Mark

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel unfortunately the initial check in was very slow and staff seemed happy to have a long queue waiting to check in

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Haley

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For what you pay I thought this property was very overrated. In no way compares to other 5 star hotels I’ve stayed at. The line for check in was insane and the whole li

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Chris

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff were nothing short of exceptional. Olinda and her team around the pool made the stay very special, they were all so nice and welcoming we simply didn't leave the hotel all weekend. The best service we have experienced for some time, I would recommend the hotel to everyone

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Britt

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super service

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Daniel

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

No turndown service. Asked the housekeeping staff at 11 am to wait 10 minutes before cleaning the room - came back 10 hours later and room not clean. Called front desk and the person that responded was very patronizing and rude.

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Nubian

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is absolutely breathe taking. The check in service was outstanding. I arrived at 9am and surprisingly my room was ready. I did not have to wait until 3pm like most hotels. On the negative side once I was checked in the rest of the staff were not so amazing. Everytime I attempted to board the elevator to go to my room, I was stopped by hotel staff and asked could they help me as if I was not a registered guest. This was vet unprofessional and annoying to me. I had a dinner reservation at the rooftop resturant, they would not allow me to board the elevator, I’m assuming because there is a club in the resturant. They just automatically assumed I was going to the club and told me I had to stand in a line. At that point I became very vocal and asked was I being treated this way because of my skin tone. The host check-in immediate informed them we had reservations and were guest in the hotel. This type of service is not acceptable especially when the rate is $600 per night. I would def stay again, but I would be clear to inform the staff upfront to not harass me, I am a paying guest.

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Location

Beachfront location with sweeping views and an easy promenade; taxis are readily available. It is outside the historic center, so most attractions require a short ride.

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Pauline

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

W Hotel has a great location right by the sea with great outlooks in both directions. Our room was spacious and comfortable.

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Daniel

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience, right beside the beach.

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Elena

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

W Barcelona is beautiful and conveniently located to the beach and city. Plenty of restaurants nearby within walking distance. Everything was great!

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Bahaeddin

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice location by the beach. Further away from the city center.

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Jennifer

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This W never disappoints. Even though the hotel is nearly full, service was still fantastic. The gym is well equipped, has plenty of space and a gorgeous view. Food and wine are excellent and of course being on the beach makes this hotel unique in Barcelona. The only drawback is that you have to take a taxi to get anywhere - but small price to pay

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ABBAS

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Hotel close to the Beach

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Keilin

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything is so convenient & Best location by the beach

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Esther

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beach was stunning and the views were amazing. Walk anywhere alo g the beach to find great food options.

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Alberto

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with gorgeous views. A little away from most of the attractions but just a 20 minute taxi ride from most of them. And always a taxi there waiting. All of the staff was great!!! Thought I left phone in taxi and young valet ran them down. Food was good. Looked like pretty popular place for the bar scene. My kids liked the view and how close it was to the beach. Rooms were great!!! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Close to the cruise port area. I would stay here again and try to use more of the amenities.

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Patrik

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das W Barcelona liegt direkt am Strand und bietet eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf das Meer. Die Restaurants bieten hervorragende Essen und Getränke. Das ganze Personal ist äusserst zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Immer wieder sehr gerne!

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining receive many compliments for quality, variety, and views, though some guests find prices high. Others report inconsistencies such as cold or average breakfast, long waits or slow service, reservation issues, or a few poor dishes.

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Lidija

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sie haben uns das Zimmer welche wir haben reserviert nicht gegeben, sondern Zimmer niedrigere Kategorien auf 2. Etage, vom total 23 Etage. Und wir haben so viel für Zimmer bezahlt! Das Personal ist sehr unhöflich, meistens an der Rezeption! Rezeptionisten streiten mit Gästen, und mit uns... Am Lounge im Hotel wir haben einen Chicken Burger bestellt und sie haben uns rohes Fleisch gegeben. Das ist nicht Hotel 5 Sterne, sondern 1 Sterne.

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Glenn

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clearly this hotel was a favourite for Barcelona. Lots of locals try to get in so Security was tight. Always asking who are you. They offered access to the roof top lounge and dinning room. But never go there. Always book up. Could not get a table until 10 pm. Not for a family. Sunday night there was a big pool disco party and locals lined up. The main floor bars were packed. The location for swimming was good. The breakfast again was not up to a Marriott standard I am use too. Only self serve. Order fried eggs and never got them. On serve said the breakfast is covered but the tip is not? Most staff tried to accommodated but was it a 6 start, no not at all. At least the bathroom did not have clear windows into the room like a lot of hotels.

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Ann

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was good. However, we made a reservation for Noxe restaurant and this got cancelled the afternoon randomly as “some guest” reported booked out the restaurant on that day. Otherwise good hotel

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Emma

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay here in August. Loved the pool areas and the bar at the top was great. We were given the breakfast option for free on the three days we stayed and it was honestly one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had at a hotel. Lovely

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Alan

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, very busy as has several restaurants & cocktail bar/Nightclub, lots of external visitors.. Breakfast was pretty standard except the hot food wasn’t hot, however the restaurant duty manger did recognise that & instantly resolved our issue, would stay again.. I did get a good deal through hotels.com

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MR PK MORGAN

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The views from the room and by the lift were amazing . The service at reception was very good . The service at salt restaurant was very bad ( half hour to get a coffee and tea and some eggs ) they were doing some work on our floor so drilling noise from 9 am . They have not told us . Sky bar closed . Door in bedroom scatch the floor so could not close it . Fridge was warm . Very expensive for the service .

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Alberto

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Me encanto el desayuno de muy buena calidad y la atencion del restaurante 10 de 10

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Matthew

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The pool areas were beautiful with excellent poolside service. Rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable. Housekeeping service is excellent. Restaurants had excellent food with large variety of choices.

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Sarang

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is dated. Staff at reception are slow and one of them was very rude at check in. Staff are insufficient and poorly trained. Dinner at Fire restaurant was awful! Wine was good but service and food was bad. Our food took over an hour to get to us and staff ignored us. Not a pleasant experience, our third trip to the hotel, not returning for sure!

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Lisa

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything about this hotel was amazing! Everyone was friendly and welcoming, the room was spacious and clean, and the food and drinks were outstanding at all the restaurants and bars. It was the perfect place to spend our 30th anniversary. We loved that we were close enough to be able to walk into the city or easily grab a cab waiting outside the hotel, but also far enough away from the city that we had a luxurious place to relax when we returned from our excursions. We were very sad to leave and dream of returning again someday!

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