Thanks! It's been a long time since we have been there, but last time I recall being on La Ramblas, near the Gothic Quarter and enjoyed it, which seems similar to the Alexandra. I guess I'm wondering if the Diagonal Mar is too far out of the action to be useful?If you want to be close to the action, I suggest Alexandra Barcelona (doubletree) . Hilton Barcelona is a bit off and more of a standard Hilton business hotel. The lounge is fine but I probably wouldn't stay here with my family and kids. If you have kids, Hilton Diagnol Mar can be great. It's close to the convention center. There's a decent pool. Great view from the lounge (great snacks and wine too). Moreover, there's at least one playgrounds (unusual for Spain) across the street. There's are restaurants close by, a shopping mall and a Metro station. It's a short walk to the beach. Unfortunately it's distant from the airport and ~20 min by Metro from the main attractions. If you're there for the main attractions (culture) I would pick the Doubletree, if you want to give your kid a good time as well, perhaps Diagonal Mar may be more appropriate.
You can walk to La Rambla, I did it with my wife several times, its not a short walk but if weather is nice (I was there in April) you really want to be outside and walk everywhereThanks! It's been a long time since we have been there, but last time I recall being on La Ramblas, near the Gothic Quarter and enjoyed it, which seems similar to the Alexandra. I guess I'm wondering if the Diagonal Mar is too far out of the action to be useful?
Good to know, we've got 2 nights booked now and looking forward to it.You can walk to La Rambla, I did it with my wife several times, its not a short walk but if weather is nice (I was there in April) you really want to be outside and walk everywhere