wonderful fortunate hotel short notice, intention northern coast weather.com forecasted constant rain rescheduled day notice visit barcelona, travel agent suggested number hotels chose based trip advisor reviews, not pleased, hotel perfectly located elegant area eixample just block walk gaudi famous casa mila, area equivalent staying carlyle new york l'ermitage la, desk staff lovely especially helpful act concierge, rooms elegant modern not super-trendy hip modern just comfortable elegant modern, requested nonsmoking accommodated no problem, standard double 311. room thought traveler convenience, closets bed extra drawers suitcase rack, desk large highly functional multiple open outlets easy reach, no problem using charging cell phones time, internet worked perfectly no extra charge using, unlike stop in-room internet use 25/day, internet high speed not wireless, hotel supplied connection cables no extra charge, bathroom lovely, tub deep lengthed, shower heads water pressure great, hotel provides nice toiletry amenities, aware no tissues robes provided, breakfast n't included room rate did n't try hotel buffet pricey compared restaurants neighborhood, meals served charming dining room/tea room/bar did afternoon tea dinner multiple evenings, restaurant excellent terrific surprisingly affordable fixed price menu option, service restaurant lovely, traveling teenage stepdaughter waiters went way suggest evening events fun, rooms large european standards size standard room peninsula hotel bathrooms comfortably sized, nice whirlpool roof want soak long day walking, useful conveniences included 24 hour pharmacy 3 blocks away wonderful restaurants tapas bars patisseries easy walking distance direction banks cash machines block, room decor modern say rooms classically romantic traditionally decorated hotels, traditional european decor n't need barcelona center hotel ca n't beat, recommend highly business travelers decor luxurious business oriented hotels services business amenities far superior, disappointment tried stay extra day n't, alas booked no wonder,