About
Set between the 2 main squares at the center of Barcelona – Catalunya and Universitat – this small, modern hotel is ideally located for exploring the city’s cultural heart. Chic & Basic Lemon is just off the top of the vibrant La Rambla and a short walk from the Gothic Quarter. It is only 328 feet from Plaça Catalunya and the start of the elegant boulevard of Passeig de Gràcia – site of Modernist marvels such as Casa Batlló. Here you can take advantage of the great family service offered in this small property. After seeing the sights, spend a restful night’s sleep in your own spacious bedroom. In it you will find amenities such as a digital TV, free safe and private bathroom with full bathtub. In addition, climate control allows you to stay in comfort all year round.
472 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.5
- Staff
- 8.8
- Location
- 9.6
What Guests Say
- “The location is great. The bathroom wasn't the best.”
- “Location is great! Loved the common space (filtered water on tap!) — terrace is beautiful. Rooms are simple & clean.”
Room Options
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1/4Superior Double Room with Balcony
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
1/3Economy Double or Twin Room
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Exterior Double Room
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 472 reviews
Pros +
- The location is great. The bathroom wasn't the best.
- Location is great! Loved the common space (filtered water on tap!) — terrace is beautiful. Rooms are simple & clean.
- The location was really good, really close to the catalunya square. I can recommend this hotel if you are visiting Barcelona as a typical tourist (it was not close to the beach) The room was clean.
Cons -
- The floor of the bathroom and the bathtub.
- The sound insulation was not very effective, noise easily passed between the rooms.
- Not having staff there 24hrs. for arrival and departure.Corridors need some renovations and lighting to dark.Very small rooms too tight not much space.Would be nice to have a small fridge in the room.
The location is great. The bathroom wasn't the best.
The floor of the bathroom and the bathtub.
Location is great! Loved the common space (filtered water on tap!) — terrace is beautiful. Rooms are simple & clean.
The location was really good, really close to the catalunya square. I can recommend this hotel if you are visiting Barcelona as a typical tourist (it was not close to the beach) The room was clean.
The sound insulation was not very effective, noise easily passed between the rooms.
Location was great. Comfortable bed.Very clean.
Not having staff there 24hrs. for arrival and departure.Corridors need some renovations and lighting to dark.Very small rooms too tight not much space.Would be nice to have a small fridge in the room.
Location was convenient. Communal area on first floor very pleasant with coffee/tea and cold water available 24/7. There were also dishes, a mini fridge, microwave and a dining area. No breakfast was provided but you could buy your own and eat there.
The ground floor entrance definitely needs a makeover. Carpet looked dirty and first impression of hotel not good. Upstairs was fine, clean etc but we were concerned upon entering. Our room was quiet as requested but pretty small.
Location and the coffee area
During my stay end November to early December , I was at 1st floor and there was renovation work being done.. so it was noisy and also the smell of the painting all over ! It would have been appropriate to not have guests at the floor where you are having works !
The aesthetic of the hotel was really nice. The staff was friendly and they gave us early checkin. The hotel location is very convenient.I really enjoyed my stay.
The room cleaning could be done better.
The only negative thing I noticed is the mold in the shower stall. As a homeowner I know how & why that happens. However I have never experienced this situation in any other rentals & I have rented many properties & hotels. I suggest you correct the situation for your future customers.
I love the safe and central location, the cleanliness, the comfort level (especially the good bed), the friendliness and wonderful customer service of the staff, the nice bathtub (instead of only a shower), the pleasant lounge where you can sit and read any one of the books on the shelves, the communal terrace with ample seating, the cute factor, the freely offered water bottles, coffee, tea, snacks, etc., and the super-convenient access to a metro station (right across the street!) and taxis galore. Plus, to top it all off, I love the truly fantastic nightly rates in the otherwise expensive city of Barcelona! I would highly recommend this hotel to others ... and, in fact, I already have!
Keeping in mind that this is a "cheap and basic" hotel, I wasn't in love with but could easily overlook the very occasional spots of only slightly peeling wallpaper outside the room. Taking everything else into account that I really like -- no, love -- about this hotel, that truly is trivial, and I would highly recommend that anyone else overlook this minor detail. (Remember, you're not spending hundreds of euros per night at a luxury hotel.)
Location and the patio and coffee corner
Room smelled stuffy, overall old but very clean.
Very central to La Rambla and Passeig de GraciaFree coffee tea water biscuits
Location near other interesting areas
Room is too small and bath tub has half door
Brilliant location, right on a metro stop, but good walking distance to everything, Good communal facilities, with tea / coffee pods etc on tap all day long. Quirky contemporary decor, felt very comfortable to spend time there, with nice outdoor space. Room size generous.
The entrance foyer should match the rest of hotel to create the best first impression. We had a problem with the card-activated power system which wasn’t repaired. There was no response on the app or email to various queries, which is problematic with a ‘self-service ‘ hotel. For example, it was lucky we could fix the card-activated system as we got no help with this. Fridge is expected.
Great location, clean, comfortable, good service.
The hotel design and decorations are very original. We found many small details with a lot of care from the owner. Although there is no breakfast, but you can have a self-service pantry where you can find coffee, tea, milk, cookies, etc. for your drink. There is also sparkling water in tap. The public areas are clean, quitet and very nice, especially the patio with green plants. We also like the small gifts like a bag, the small bottle of wine and the pack of snack, 2 candies, etc. in the room.
The staff are not a the hotel round the clock, so you may need to call or wait for their services. We arrived at the hotel on the day of the total power cut in Iberia and we had very bad experience to reach to the hotel. Yet, we had little help from staff. We knew that everyone was panic on that day but this was exactly when we needed the most support from local people and staff of our hotel.
Additional trip is needed separately to the other building for payment if you cannot check in between reception time which is usually hard when traveling for business. Had to return to hotel before dinner to complete payment and collect keys valid for the next day.
Location is great, accessible to everything
The room doesn’t has sunlight, it’s way old than the photos
Location, it’s clean, nice terasse, details ☺️
Location. Near University so lots of activity. Easy to walk everywhere.
I don’t recall “not liking” anything. The property is everything I would expect of a nicely run 2 star lodging. Very friendly. Very accommodating. All we NEEDED.
Perfect location, friendly staff. The aerobus stopped near the hotel which made the checkin even easier. The theme of the hotel was lemon based, as expected and very cozy.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
General
- Adult Only
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Guests age 16 and older are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note, when booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Reception at chic&basic Lemon, Calle Pelayo 6, is open from 10:00 until 18:00 hrs. NIRTC HB-004087Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Pelai, 6, Barcelona
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