Hotel 54 Barceloneta

A great choice during our stay in Barcelona. We were looking for a hotel within walking distance (3 blocks!) to the beach.
Located in the Barceloneta neighborhood near Port Olimpic, this area boasts of a multitude of tapas restaurants with fresh, fresh seafood! Tapas places dot the whole stretch of Passeig Joan de Borbo, so venture towards town (away from the port) for cheaper prices but just as authentic cuisine.
The 4 story hotel has clean and modern décor with an incredible rooftop lounge affording you 180 degree views of the port. The lobby was spacious with a bar/​breakfast area to the right of the hotel entrance. The complimentary breakfast that came with our package was scrumptious! charcuterie, cheese, scrambled eggs, local bread and pastries were provided. The best part was the made to order café con leche. They use Illy espresso and the señora who made my cup everyday, did it with just a touch of milk which reminded me of the cappuccino that I get at my fave coffee shop in San Francisco.
The rooms are big compared to the ones we’ve stayed in London and Paris. If you request a queen bed, they put 2 twin beds together. The only drawback to this great hotel is that the walls are VERY thin. The night before our flight out of Barcelona, we didn’t sleep a wink because of the loud fiesta across the street and a crying baby next door. So, I guess I’m bringing ear plugs next time?!