The Rates at Hotel Duquesa de Cardona

"The developers’ optimism that the strip between the Barri Gòtic and the harbor was about to gentrify was a little premature, as a low-rent backpacker hostel still operates two doors away"

"Occupying a prime position along the Olympic Harbour, situated between the conservative business-oriented Eurostars Grand Marina and outstanding Hotel Arts Barcelona, this cozy boutique-hotel benefits from the convenience to nearby public transportation, is walking distance to Las Ramblas, and provides pristine views of the harbor and its bobbing boats that help to justify its high rates"

"The rooms have the feel of a much more expensive hotel, as does the level of service, which is five-star all the way"