Positive Reviews
positive:
Front desk staff makes a good impression.
The front desk staff at Hotel Peninsular leaves a good impression on the majority of guests staying at the hotel. According to reports, employees are friendly and always offer a smile. Meanwhile, they are said to be very helpful when it comes to remedying problems and offering tourist advice.
positive:
Pleasant interior courtyard.
Many guests comment on the hotel's interior courtyard, which is adorned with climbing plants and other greenery. Guests generally like to sit and relax in the courtyard, which is the only part of the hotel in which guests can access Wi-Fi.
positive:
Convenient location for city explorers.
The hotel is just minutes away from Las Ramblas, a popular pedestrian area housing an assortment of shops, restaurants, and more. Guests praise this central location, as well as the hotel's close proximity to a metro station, reporting that it makes a good base from which to explore Barcelona.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Accommodations too basic for some.
According to reports, Hotel Peninsular offers accommodations that fit somewhere between a hostel and a low-star hotel. Rooms feature few amenities and are said to be lacking when it comes to electrical sockets. All-in-all, this proves a little too sparse for some travellers.
negative:
Breakfast doesn't impress all.
A complimentary breakfast is included in the price of a stay but not all guests are pleased with the food offered. According to a number of guests, the selection is limited while the quality of food is said to be lacking.
negative:
Hotel can be on the noisy side.
Unwanted noise is a common criticism of guests staying at the hotel. Reports suggest that a combination of slamming doors, echoing tiled floors, and a youthful clientele seems to create a lot of excess noise. As a result, some guests find it hard to sleep.