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Reviews of AinB Picasso Corders Apartments

2 out of 5
AinB Picasso Corders Apartments
C- CORDERS, 1, Barcelona

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 129 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nervous at night
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Tammi, Ruther Glen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, all seemed well. Small space, great location, perfect for 2 people. Within the first day we discovered that the Air Conditioning didn’t work, there was a leak in the bathroom ceiling (which someone had to know about because they left a rag on the sink to absorb water), and a cockroach visited the first night. The company sent an auto email inquiring about our first day and I reported the issues, but received no response. Prior to our arrival, I received plenty of correspondence to my questions. The location is ideal, right in the middle of Barri Gotic, but it is quite noisy until 2-3 am - especially when you have to leave the windows open for any air flow or relief from the heat. Spectacular Empanada place across the street, a tiny pharmacy, as well as ice cream within 150ft of the door. Wifi worked great within the building, but was sometimes tough to connect to when trying to enter the front door (which is needed to open since there are no keys) Just very frustrating when by the time we left, no one bothered to contact regarding the broken AC, and by the time we left (after 6 days) there were three leaks in the bathroom ceiling. And the night before we left there was a robbery on the street not far from the building - sadly not uncommon where there are lots of tourists. Glad we visited Barcelona, but would not stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It really captured the culture of the local historic area. Transport was very good with the Metro two minutes away. Overall very pleased we chose it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and secure. The shower was ok but the hot water ran out once. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good experience.
Great location. taxis, food, bars monuments, markets all Maybe is the age of the buildings, we had this issue with hand wash flow. Hopefully will be fixed for next guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we arrived, we were told that our apartment building had been flooded and that we were being put into a different apartment. This turned out to be a pokey little room, nothing like the picture here, with stains all over the blinds and a hard bed. Our 'balcony' that we were told about as an added bonus to this replacement room was pretty non-existent and we feel like we were on the receiving end of a bad car salesman! We were told to ask the next day if we could be moved, if we didn't like the new room, but when we went back to ask, we were told that everything else they had was booked. We were not offered any discount. One good thing was that the room was very central and easy walking distance to local amenities. I wouldn't recommend this place, unless you are expecting it to be the same quality as a student hostel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was unique but they were fairly small quarters. Location was excellent, great neighbourhood, close to everything including subway and great restaurants. It was fairly loud so don't forget your earplugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible! Staff in main ofc was the only pleasant
The only positive comment was the staff at main office, everything else was awe full. Properties do not look at all what your website post. Property not close to office checking (took us 1 1/2hr hawling our luggage to find), room was dirty, no amenities included (no toilet paper), ceiling lights with no bulbs & hanging expose wires, mold around shower in some areas, lots of clutter around staircases & elevator door ways. Property being book while under construction. Charge per night was robbery. Will not recommend or stay at these properties EVER!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, individual unique apartment for a family of 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Staff were very helpful. First room hardly have hot water and heater did not work. Second room given the next day wad much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Velta, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Although there was a big problem with the roof leaking and a musty smell, they made it right by changing our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do Not Stay Here
Our room was not prepared as promised so my family had to split up and stay on separate floors. Elevator was broken. Bathroom was dirty with no soap. We contacted hotel to tell them we were unhappy and had to leave and got not response. We also contacted them when we realized we left our child’s lunch box in the fridge so we could come retrieve it. Again they did not respond. We found a 4 star hotel with pool for the same price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Andy, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, nice apartment, easy to get in and out. Had a great stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from Adriana B on Jun 6, 2018
Dear Andy, Thank you for your review and nice comments!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception staff problems
The taxi took us to the address, which apparently was only for colleccting local fee and gving you the address and key for the room. My wife and I had been traveling acrxoss the US on busineess for several meeting and formal events, then to Europe, so we had two large suitcases and a hang up bag, plus two carry one for our comuters and business papers, etc. We were give the key and a map, and told we had to carry our bags several blooks through Barcelona into the Gothic section and the young men at the receptions, who were sitting behind the counter would not assist. I am in my 70s with high blood pressure and my wife is disabled. They said I should therefore just carry one ag at a time and make five round trips. They desccribed it as a good short walk each way. Finally they offered to call a cab, which charged us 40 Euros --- not such a short trip. But once in the room, which was quite small, but with a modern bath, stone walls and old wood beamed ceiling, we were fine and the location of the room in the Gothic area is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Glasgow, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Apartmemt in the Gothic Quarter of Barce
Excellent room, everything you need, shops so close by and can buy your food and essentials such as toiletries etc, very close to your apartment. Right in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. So much character and history.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Sylvia on Nov 28, 2017
Dear Gordon, Thank you for your good feeback. AinB appreciated it so much. Have a nice day. Regards, Sylvia

8/10 Good

Conleth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden away
It was a one day trip as part of itinerary, couldn't fault it. Was nice to be 6th floor with terrace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Georgina on Nov 28, 2017
Dear Conleth, Thank you for your 4 stars feedback. AinB appreciated it so much. Have a nice day. Regards, Sylvia

4/10 Poor

Neil, Kent, UK

Disliked: Room comfort
Gothic Quarter Flat
A poor stay. The bed collapsed and I had to sleep on the floor. Very uncomfortable unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location. Nice apartment. Terrible bed
Loved the location. Great space. Everything you need. Very hard bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Mara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nothing else good. Started off with person at reception complaining that she didn't even have time to eat. Rollaway bed immediately collapsed so I spent the whole vacation on the floor. Blankets actually had mold on them.... unbelievable. Would never return here.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok hotel in great location
Pro Great location Con Cramped room, No closet, terrible smell, checkin will be confusing because rooms are in one location and the reception is in another location

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Location ... However not clean and I saw a very big rat and 2 mice in the room.

8/10 Good

CHRISTOS

Liked: Room comfort
Great location in Born
The reception is in a different building 5 minutes away. There is a nice modern ambience in the room. The elevator opens directly into the room with your key card (there us only one room on each floor). There was mold in the shower.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

6/10 Okay

Phil, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of character.
Small apartment needing some maintenance. We came back one evening to find that some electrical work had happened in the apartment while we were out. We were not informed by the hotel. Had a visit from a mouse during our last night, chewed through our muesli packet. Fantastic area full of bars, restaurants and quirky shops. Overall good value for price.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The appartment is in the center of where it all happens in Barcelona, everything is nearby. The only thing that bothered us, but that's the case in every city regardless the hotel, is the noises during the night. It sometimes cut back a bit on the hours of sleep, but in general we were very pleased with our appartment which had everything we needed and the rest was easily found outside.

6/10 Okay

Patti

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Minimal Sleeping
The 325 sq. meter room was basic. The overall cleanliness was not great. The A/C was dirty, walls were smeared and floors were dusty. The bathroom was slightly clean. There were no hooks or any place to hang even a bath towel, let alone clothes. The housekeeping was classified as "limited", but there was none. I requested the first night for extra pillows and a blanket. My request was never fulfilled. The staff at the office are great and overworked. They can not keep up with the volume of clients checking in and out. They also hold, luggage at check out for folks that need somewhere to stash luggage before leaving the city. For 3 nights, I paid $463.00. Very overpriced for what we received. I will not do business with AinB again.

10/10 Excellent

Rog and Di, Rutherglen Victoria Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment in the El Born district
We thought was well well positioned and the room was very comfortable. It allowed us to immerse ourselves in the local culture. The only issue was we were placed in an apartment which was not the one we had booked. And this apartment was not of the standard of the booked one. However we were able to chance to the original room which we both enjoyed very much.

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Barcelona hotel
Picked up the key down the street and walked to blocks to our lovely little room w a mini kitchen. Great location.

2/10 Terrible

snc, London

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as good as it looks!
The photos are correct but the smell in the entrance area can not be shown via photos. This apartment is smelly, the cleaner doesn't give new towels daily and it's not comfortable. Also in the lobby it's a trip Hazzard, there is beds and bags on the stairwell... its a mess.

4/10 Poor

Jacob, London

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bait and Switch
Without saying anything, reception checked us into a different property that was significantly inferior and is almost 20% cheaper on the website. Had to call hotels.com to get this resolved - didn't ever get into the 'Picasso' building and the apartment we were 'upgraded' to was OK but poorly equipped (soap, shampoo etc.) and was next to a construction site. Recommend you avoid this company.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
confortable room with kitchen in city center
Nice place in the city center. 5 minutes walking to shopping, cathedral, gothic neighbourhood. A bit noisy neighbourers upstairs but confortable room.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible room but had great balcony/roof terrace
Air con barely worked, room was very small and not like pictures. Great balcony and roof though.

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Turlock, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay!
It was fabulous! The staff is remarkable!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fun adventure in Barcelona!
Pros: 1.Literally walking distance to everything. 2. The kitchen is a nice touch. 3. The staff is very pleasant and attentive throughout your stay. I.e. came in early and left late, they stored our luggage for us. Cons: 1.There were some guys talking very loudly on the phone until around 12-1 am. In US they would probably be labeled as shady, not sure why they were there or what they were selling. Nevertheless, they were not threatening or presented a sense of danger at any time. Just simply hanging in the street and super loud. This was a little disrupting and again, only because we were a family. I group of friends renting this place would probably not care much about this. A family or couple WOULD as the guys sound so close they could be on the other side of the window looking in :o) 2. The shower water was draining off the shower and into the bathroom. 3. Beds were hard, combined with a loud noise from the guys hanging by the window and the thin pillows hardly supporting our necks sleeping was a little difficult. 4. I think it all comes to the price. What you get for what you pay. Being very fair I think we probably paid about 30-40$/night more than what the place is worth for this floor. Would we come again, yes. We would just be more insistent that we get a top floor which would most probably alleviate any issues. In conclusion I would highly recommend the hotel placing families and couples on the upper floors while groups on the lower.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience. Was accessable even though 1block from check in. Waited for us when we did not arrive until after midnight
Response from Georgina on Feb 9, 2016
Thank you very much for your nice comment about the apartment. We are really located at a wonderful situation inside Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and our staff is ready and happy to help you in any situation. I hope to see you soon on your next vacations. Kind Regard, AinB Team.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
No lobby
The hotel tried to move us to the other apartment when we arrived. The lobby is not open during the night nor at 8am which is inconvenient for checking out.
Response from Georgina on Apr 16, 2016
Dear guest, Thank you for share with us your feedback. Our management team takes very seriously every single comment from our guests due to improve our services. Our main reception works 365 days per year from 09:00 am until 03:00 am to help the customers with anything. We are sorry for the misunderstood about our schedule time and we'll try to be clearer in the future. We are looking forward to see you soon and have the chance to provide a different apartment, but always in the same great location, that for sure it will exceed your expectations. Kind regard, AinB team

10/10 Excellent

john, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the heart of the city
We got into barcalona latenight found this place by chance..staff worked with us...really cool place to stay! !
Response from Georgina on Apr 16, 2016
Thank you very much for your nice comment and your 5 stars. We love to help our customers. We hope to see you soon in Barcelona. Kind Regard, AinB Team.

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Street noise all night
Ground floor entry way smelled bad. Shower leaked. Amenities old.
Response from Georgina on Feb 9, 2016
Dear Guest I am sorry to hear these comment. Sometimes as we are in the heart of the old town we have some pipes problems specially at the entrance of the building and when it rains. Your comment is apreciated, and we are working hard to mitigate these issue. Looking forward to see you again and give us another chance. Thanks AinB Team

8/10 Good

Andrea, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Gothic area apartment. Easy walk.
This location was perfect for us. Easy walk to the beach, anywhere in the Gothic area and more! The metro is one block away and very easy to navigate, and taxis are readily available. Nearly everything has an English translation in the area, on menus, etc. Draw backs would be: * They didn't have more than one key for our room and then complained when they had to let my daughter into the room because I was not back yet. * The address and picture they have on Expedia is only one of their APARTMENT locations. Their RECEIPTION location and the location you have to go to for your keys, check in, etc is in a location they never give you on this booking. Expedia needs to be updated. ACTUAL ADDRESS IS: Calle Jaume I (that's a capital 'i'), 13, 08002 and phone is +34 933 106 623 We loved this location and I would visit again!
Response from Georgina on Feb 9, 2016
Thank you very much for your nice comment about the apartment. We are really located at a wonderful situation inside Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and our staff is ready and happy to help you in any situation. I hope to see you soon on your next vacations. Kind Regard, AinB Team.

8/10 Good

G, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
A delightful apartment with a wonderful location. Room is spacious with all amenities you need. A great base to explore this vibrant city. Tiny gripe, the kettle was broken however in the scheme of things this is no massive problem with so many cool cafes a stones throw away!
Response from Georgina on Feb 9, 2016
Dear Guest Thanks for your comment. Kettle was replaced. Looking forward to welcome you again in Barcelona. AinB Team

10/10 Excellent

Mel, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
We had a great stay here - really quirky apartment, in a central location so we were within walking distance of all the main attractions. We absolutely loved the stay here, and would definitely return The only slight criticism if I'm being really picky is that we were in the 1st floor apartment, so it was quite noisy from general hustle and bustle down below, which meant we had to keep the windows shut at night. There is air con though, so not a major issue, but next time we stay we will request an apartment slighly higher up.
Response from Georgina on Feb 10, 2016
Mel Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, please ask for higher apartment next time when you come back. We will be happy to assist you. Thanks for your 5!!!!!!! Make us really happy. AinB Team

8/10 Good

Martina , S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Location
We stayed at the AinB Picasso Apartments on the last weekend of November. Being our first time in Barcelona we were keen on getting the location just right. The apartment is situated between the Gothic Quarter and El Born. It's also a short stroll down to Las Ramblas. There's a metro just a 2 minute walk from the apartment and plenty of bars, restaurants and shops surround. The apartment itself is pleasantly basic, everything you need is provided with a large shower and neat kitchenette. The only downfall was there being two single beds with two single duvets when a king size bed was advertised. Other than this, AnB Picasso Apartments is extremely great value for money!
Response from Georgina on Feb 9, 2016
Thank you very much for your nice comment about the apartment. We are really located at a wonderful situation inside Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and our staff is ready and happy to help you in any situation. I hope to see you soon on your next vacations. Kind Regard, AinB Team.

2/10 Terrible

Rach, New york

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rough - hard to get key
Not a great experience. Key to the hotel was at a different location and the confirmation wasn't specific as to where to pick up. 1st floor room very noisy. Electricity does not stay on when you leave the room, so can't charge anything when not there. Not a great stay

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful reception staff.
The staff at the reception is very nice until you ask specifics things, such as a second set of keys. Check in is not before 3pm -- and in my case I had to wait until almost 4pm. Bags can be left at the reception, but there is absolutely no control on who pick them up. Be also prepare to buy everything you usually find in an hotel room. There was no soap, no shampoo and no toilet paper refill (half a roll for a whole week).

10/10 Excellent

Evan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place
The AinB Picasso apartment was a great surprise. It's located in El Born, my favorite neighborhood in Barcelona. The apartment itself is a real treat. Very clean, comfortable. Has a kitchen if you like to cook some of your own meals. Only downside is having to walk a couple blocks to the main office to check in, but it's less than 5 minutes.

8/10 Good

Kelly, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable apartment in easy loaction
The studio isa good size, enough for my partner and I but I won't recommend it for any more than 2 people. Everything was comfortable, clean and within easy walking distance to attractions (beach, El Born, Gothic Quarter, etc), plus the metro was within a couple minutes walk to get to those attractions that were further away. Only downfall is that you can hear furniture being moved in the studio above you in the morning which was a little annoying if you like to sleep in like us :) All in all a great little studio and I would stay again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really good place to stay.
I found this studio apartment easy to find from the information that was provided and the street that it was in was very convenient for shops and bars. When we arrived we were early, but even though our room had not not been cleaned, the person who checked us in gave us a key and we left our bags in the room. This was a real bonus, as it meant that we could begin our holiday, rather than having to go back later. The apartment was great, very clean, had a small balcony to see the street from above and aircon!! The small kitchen was useful and we sometimes ate in. We couldn't work the hot plate, so asked one of the cleaners and we hadn't put a pan on it! Everyone was really nice and we would definitely go back, next time though we'd like the apartment with the roof terrace. These apartments are better than a hotel room and if you have a problem, the staff are willing to help. I read some of the reviews before we left and a lot of them are really negative...I think people forget that they are staying in a studio apartment!!