Aparthotel República

We arrived after reception had "closed" and no one had said anything about having to go to another location to register, so after paying around 30 Euro for a cab to get to the apartment we had to spend another 30 Euro to go the new address where we had to check in and then take a cab back. Horrible experience.

The only redeeming feature was the shower.

This was the worst place I have stayed in for many years! I booked on the basis of pay when you arrive, they tried to charge my card for 500 euros one week before. It didn't go through so they cancelled the booking. I contacted them to be told that I would need to book again, they had increased the price by 311 euros (in 24 hours), I was told they would sort it out so I paid 500 euros, next day I contacted the manager (David) for confirmation. He said he could do nothing about it!! They conned me out of 311 euros!! On arrival, we were presented with the 'rules' If you don't leave the kitchen spotless they will charge you 45 euros, If you don't empty you own bin in the dumpster on the street, they charge you 25 euros, They charge a further 250 euros as a deposit against damage, If you want the place cleaned its another 45 euros, if you hang clothes out its another 350 euros fine. if anything happens that causes you to call the police (like your room was broken into), you will be immediately ejected from the apartment. This place feels like a prison, the 'reception' is protected with class. They knew we were a couple staying but allocated us single beds! A truly awful experience, there are thousands of other places to stay in beautiful Barcelona, I certainly would not recommend anyone to ever stay here. Do so at your own risk, and don't believe any promises made. Even booking.com contacted them a couple of times, but they refused to change, customer service? -110%