Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada

Who is doling out the stars?

Nice place; friendly and helpful staff. It is only a short walk from the train station. During the day you can see the hotel from the railroad station. If you get there after dark just go to the left of the train station take the path that parallels the tracks and then take the sidewalk up the hill and you are there. (5 minutes?) Skip the crowds of 'downtown' Barcelona and stay here. It is about a 20 minute train ride to the Catalonia Park train station (i.e. La Rambla).

I would say that it is more like a 2- 3 star hotel. Massive stain on the rugs on the 2nd floor hallway. Unfortunately, the short walk from the train station is lined with trash and graffiti giving the area a decidedly unkept feeling. Note: Don't expect the locals to give you accurate train and metro information.