After my pleasant stay at Hotel Room Mate Lola in Málaga last December it's probably not surprising that I would choose to stay with Room Mate again on my recent trip to Barcelona. I'd actually looked into a couple other hotels there but, as usual, Room Mate came through first with a good four-night offer, plus Emma is just three metro stops from the Renfe Sant station, where the AVE stops. And it felt good - a bit like coming home - when I arrived and got settled into my comfortable Deluxe room. It had a nice big window, a very comfortable bed, a desk for my laptop, mini bar, safe and a good amount of closet space. My only small complaint was that the bathroom had very dim lighting, making "hair and make-up" very awkward. Had no idea what I actually looked like until I got into the lift.

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I was up on the sixth floor with a window facing the street, which turned out to be very quiet. I'd recommend a street-facing room for the extra light, unless you are a very extra-light sleeper, in which case there are also rooms facing the interior patio. There are seven floors of standard and deluxe rooms, with two floors of suites with private terraces above. I was actually surprised that the ultra-modern décor could feel so cosy, but it did. As always with Room Mate, breakfast is served until noon, but I just opted for a quick morning cup of coffee while I plotted out my day.

Room Mate Emma is located in Carrer Rosselló, in the chic Eixample barrio, a stone's throw from the elegant Paseo de Gracia and close to just about anywhere you'd want to go. In fact I walked everywhere during my four-day stay and found lots to do nearby. There is also a small supermarket right across the street to pick up "supplies" like mineral water, juice, wine and snacks. Great customer service, as always. Recommended!

Hotel Room Mate Emma Carrer Rosselló 205 Barcelona Tel 932 38 56 06

For restaurant recommendations have a look here... Eating Out in Barcelona