APARTHOTEL SILVER, Barcelona

The hotel is on a quiet street yet just steps from the metro, making it easy to reach Plaça de Catalunya in three stops and Parc Güell in one stop. The Gracia neighbourhood offers a safe, local atmosphere with dozens of restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocery stores within a short walk. The walk to Sagrada Familia is also feasible. For airport transfers, a taxi costs around €15-€20 or a shuttle bus to downtown is available; the hotel does not operate its own airport shuttle.

Rooms are compact but functional, with a kitchenette including a ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, kettle and cookware. All rooms have a private bathroom, satellite flat-screen TV, and a laptop safe. Some rooms have garden views and a patio, though only a few are available and not sold through this platform. Rooms facing the courtyard tend to be quieter. Soundproofing between rooms is limited, and road-facing rooms may be noisier at night. Most beds feature a viscoelastic mattress for comfort.

A continental breakfast is available daily on the first floor at the bar-garden, with bread, pastries, cheese, cold cuts, yoghurt, fresh fruit and a coffee machine. Gluten-free options can be provided on request. The hotel also has a bar open for drinks and room service is available on request. The surrounding Gracia streets offer many cafes, bakeries and restaurants within a short walk, providing plenty of alternatives.

The main leisure facility is a garden terrace with outdoor furniture and a sun terrace. A foot massage device is available in the room after a day of walking.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a 24-hour front desk, free luggage lockers, and a filtered water station in the lobby. There is a shared lounge and TV area. Parking costs €25 per day with reservation required; motorcycle parking is €10 per night. Business facilities include fax/photocopying. Laundry service is available at an additional charge. The property has two lifts, operates a non-smoking policy throughout, and provides 24-hour security with CCTV.