Pensión Arosa - Barcelona
2.0-star · 1, Avda. del Portal de l'Àngel, 14
3.1(212 Google reviews)
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At a glance: 2-star · 7 rooms
Near: Cathedral of Barcelona · 3 min walk
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- Check-in13:00
- Check-out11:00
- Spanish
Guest reviews
3.1Fair(212)
- Excellent49
- Good57
- Average31
- Poor22
- Terrible53
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Robin
1/5
Google· 5 months ago
Google· 5 months agoThe rooms are basic but manageable — you literally shower next to your bed. The entrance area could use a fresh coat of paint, but overall it’s acceptable. The location, however, is very good and convenient for exploring the area. That said, the building itself is clearly quite old, which contributes to the overall experience. The biggest issue is the lack of sound insulation: the walls are extremely thin, and you can hear everything from neighboring rooms as well as the shared toilets. During our stay, we were disturbed by drunk British guests coming back at night, loudly talking on the phone and shouting in the hallways. Even after the downstairs neighbor repeatedly asked them to keep it down, the noise only briefly stopped before another intoxicated couple arrived and continued the disturbance. Unfortunately, the hotel does not seem to enforce its quiet hours at all, which made it difficult to get a proper night’s sleep.
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13tetyanam
1/5
Tripadvisor· a year ago
Tripadvisor· a year agoMisleading and Disappointing Experience This establishment (can’t even call this a hotel) is falsely advertised. The room description was misleading—rooms have no windows (management stated it was my job to confirm if hotel has windows!!!), and the non-refundable policy feels like a trap because once you see the conditions, you can’t stay without losing your money. The bathrooms were dirty, and while the entire place felt old and worn out, the worst was the horrible smell of Indian spices lingering throughout the property. The overall atmosphere was unpleasant, and the staff were unprofessional and uncaring. Avoid this place at all costs.
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Maja Miloradovic
2/5Google· a year ago
Google· a year agoWe booked a two-bedroom stay for four nights based on the photos provided on the website. However, upon arrival, we were extremely disappointed. The room had no windows or access to natural light, making it poorly ventilated, uncomfortably warm, and constantly humid. The space was so cramped that it was nearly impossible to move around or even open a suitcase properly. The mattress was in terrible condition—so sunken and uneven that I experienced back and neck pain after just one night. To make matters worse, there was no air conditioning, which, combined with the lack of ventilation and natural light, made the room feel more like a damp basement than a livable space. Overall, the accommodation was far below expectations and offered very poor value for the price. I would not recommend staying here.
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Paradise674597
1/5Tripadvisor· a year ago
Tripadvisor· a year agoThe property was a poorly maintained, single-floor establishment run by an unprofessional staff. My room, described as “2 beds with a private shower,” was not what I paid for: • No window: Instead, there was a fake “decorative window” that opened into a dirty, enclosed shaft (see attached photo). • Overwhelming smell: The room reeked of strong Indian spices, which permeated from the Indian restaurant or tenants directly below the property. • False advertising: The room lacked air conditioning, windows, and the bathroom was shared, not private. • Horrible hygiene: The property was filthy and smelled terrible throughout, and even basic amenities like the bathroom light switch were in a disgusting state (see photo). Upon seeing the room, I immediately informed the owner that I would not stay. The response was appalling: • The owner denied any misrepresentation and blamed me for not “clarifying” if the room had a window. • I requested a refund for the city tax, as I had just paid it before seeing the room. Initially, they refused, but after I threatened to call the police, they reluctantly returned it. This experience was outrageous and entirely unacceptable, no wonder every reservation on this property is non refundable. I ended up finding a clean, 3-star hotel nearby for the same price. To anyone considering this property, stay away. This was hands-down the worst lodging experience I have ever had.
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Geovanny Jaramillo
1/5Google· a year ago
Google· a year agorooms falling apart. full of roaches. had to spend time killing them with a shoe. some random guy walked to the share bathroom in boxers while we entering to the room. personnel barely spoke any english or Spanish. couldn't sleep because only a fan refreshing the room. Horrible experience!!
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aliciamaxwell1
3/5Tripadvisor· 8 years ago
Tripadvisor· 8 years agoThe man was very helpful and lovely. The room lacked a lot of facilities such as bowls and plates and cups etc but when asked for we was given some. We had a shower in our room and had to share a toilet which was no problem as we never bumped into anyone and there was 2 toilets. There is a lift so that you don’t have to walk up a huge flight of stairs. The location was great however walking 20 plus minutes to the beach everyday got a bit much so we stayed in the town. The room can get slightly noisy at night as you would expect from a busy street, this was no problem to us. It’s very hard to spot we was walking round for ages. You have to look for a place opposite Zara that says ‘weekend’ and buzz up to pension arosa. 3 min walk to the aerobus which takes you directly too and from the airport for around €10 there and back. There was only one kettle which we had to share. No rubbish bins in the rooms so started to get a bit messy. Room was a decent size. Perfect for someone who won’t spend a lot of time in the room.
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karmer eats
3/5Google· 4 years ago
Google· 4 years agoBooked this last minute, location was the most important factor. Room was clean and ok, expect exactly what you pay for. The shared shower was ok, not ideal and obviously not as clean since it’s for everyone to use. But there is someone that comes in to clean the rooms and the toilet everyday (from what I saw) so I think that’s fair!! If you’re looking for a cheap place to stay, and aren’t too picky about noise and cleanliness of the bathroom, this hotel has a great location!
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Fred Wildi
5/5Google· 7 years ago
Google· 7 years agoSimple lodgings at a great price. With an almost unbeatable location. Rooms are sparsely decorated, with only single beds, but clean, comfortable and the host is friendly. Yes, there are only two toilets but I never found this to be an issue during my stay. One note. There is no air conditioning. Whilst this was perfect during my stay in December, I am not so sure how I would fair in July. Particularly as the rooms look onto one of the busiest shopping streets in Barcelona.
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