favourite pick places stayed europe, just partner 10 week trip europe visiting 10 countries 28 cities time write reviews, having stayed bb hostels smaller family run hotels course trip fair base make comparitive critiques overall favorite l'antic espai barcelona spent pleasant 5 nights, having fairly tight budget chose smallest room european standards economical typical small comfortably appointed important comfortable bed/matress spanking clean modern bathroom ensuite shower, extras included tastefully decorated room air conditioning free wifi internet book flight segments laundry facilities arrange staff lcd tv personal dvd player, incredibly saw trip adviser member complain lack english language tv stations room, spain country trip english language programming available room england incidentally hostal impressive collection varied tastes dvd available enjoyed couple nights drifting sleep, location n't better easy access metro walking distance good bars restaurants famous la rambla, no trouble finding place hostal instructions arrival treated no local sparkling cava bottled label, owners abel sergio genuine antique cristal champagne glasses nice start vacation marvellous city, fact rest reception staff helpful knowledgable dine good clubs check use local transportation course best tourist sites visit, opted breakfast room morning request night no problem, typically european delicious strong black coffee cream orange juice toast real butter, croissonts yummy greek style yoghurt big difference way served genuine antique china real silver cutlery touch high end botique hotels days really enjoyed ambience created tasteful decor entrance hall common sitting room room wonderful collection antiques sergio abel hand chosen travels prior reforming opening hostal, alas chatting drinks easily perceive creation l'antic espai labour love fulfilling dream not simply creating boring run accommodation option visitors barcelona, old hidraulic tiles restored set floor room story abel sergio happy tell drink time did, deserve special place come visit highly recommend richard rob,