Hotel Charmsuites (Barcelona, Spain)

The apartments are located close to the beach and within easy reach of many bars, restaurants, and nightlife opportunities. With a hop on the local bus, you can be at the beach within minutes. Bike rentals are also nearby.

Many apartments have multiple balconies and terraces that are fully furnished. The units have air conditioning that work great and keep up with the heat. Many units also offer washing machines and the space for luggage storage is more than adequate. Some units have multiple floors with spiral staircases connecting them.

The staff is friendly and welcoming upon arrival and there is a dedicated reception area. When calling in for questions or complaints, they do work to provide resolution.

If guests only use the pictures to secure booking, they'll be in for a sore disappointment. The photos show modern and luxurious accommodations. Reality paints it a different way with broken fixtures and features and worn furniture and appliances.

The apartments are dirty upon entering. Units aren't cleaned daily and this lack of attention to detail shows. In the kitchens, there aren't the necessary cook or serving ware pieces for eating or dining in. Linens are stained and Wi-Fi isn't the strongest.

In the kitchens, there aren't the necessary cook or serving ware pieces for eating or dining in. There aren't kettles for tea or coffee service in all units and you might have to ask for extra cups, plates, or saucers. Since cleaning is only by request, you won't be offered extra towels or linens. You also won't get any free toiletries and will have to pay to for extra toilet rolls.