El Sant Cugat, 4 estrellas superior

El Sant Cugat has friendly and helpful staff, at the reception desk and in the bar/restaurant. The room was spacious and comfortable, just as I remember it from a few years ago. I had a fine view of the monastery, as requested. The buffet breakfast has a satisfactory variety of fruit, cereal, eggs and bacon, bread/toast, croissants, cake, jam, cheese, meats etc, plus self-serve coffee and juice. The dining/lounge area is very pleasant for couples, groups or solo guests. I had some dishes from the restaurant, and was very pleased with them. I really like this hotel, the only one in the heart of Sant Cugat del Valles, just a short walk from the famous monastery, the main square and lots of pedestrians-only streets.

Not enough free drinking water, breakfast starts too late and was very basic with mostly cold options (chocolate biscuits?) and badly cooked eggs. Rooms are good however glass shower curtain is non movable so to place the plug into the tub one has to either stand in the bath or risk a fall to lean over to run a bath. That’s dangerous for older guests who wish to run a bath. Face washers would also be appreciated.

The hotel is almost a 20-minute walk from the train station of Sant Cugat and approx 30mins train ride to Barcelona (be sure to get Zone 1 and 2 tickets). Sant Cugat is a quiet town and staying in the hotel was a luxury. My spacious room faced the back and was quiet. The huge bed and pillows were clean and comfortable. I slept really well. The housekeeping ensured everything was clean. I also am appreciative of the hotel for receiving and keeping my luggage which I sent through Correos prior to my arrival.

We only used the room as we left early each morning to attend the MotoGP at Barcelona Circuit so didn't use the restaurant. The hotel was in a great location - we went into the town centre for the evening, which was a few minutes walk away.

It is a very modern hotel. Very well designed and decorated. The rooms are spacious. The WiFi is good. The lounge was comfortable and beautiful. And the best was the staff - they were all excellent.