Just spent 5 days at Barcelona - fantastic - the hotel could not have been more centrally located - all of the main sights/locations within walking distance, never used metro once (although I was told that it was easy to use and efficient), always felt safe. Room was clean, well fitted out (bed a bit hard!) and more than adequate - staff very friendly and helpful. Could not fault this hotel at all.

We had originally booked our room at Hotel Regencia Colon, the less expensive sister hotel to the nicer Hotel Colon on Expedia for $180 per night. When we arrived, we were told the Regencia was overbooked and we would be staying at the Hotel Colon. What a treat!!! This hotel is the PERFECT location- directly infront of the Cathedral and a short walk from Las Ramblas. It was about a 40 Euro cab ride from the airport and a 40 Euro cab ride to the port (where we disembarked for our cruise). The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a room with a large veranda/terrace that overlooked the city with mountains in the background and the bathroom was superb! Marble floors, plush bathrobes and slippers, super clean. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. I would highly recommend the Hotel Colon and would definitely stay there again!!!

My wife and I have just returned from a 5 day trip and the hotel was excellent. Good size, clean, airy and comfortable room, very friendly staff, a great location, and very reasonably priced (85EUR per room per night, 90EUR on Fri and Sat), made for a very enjoyable stay.

Would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone

When we arrived early, we were allowed to check in and go to our room as it was ready. Compact bathroom with shower/bath toilet and bidet. Very clean and my friend and I stayed in Room 358 and had a wonderful view of the square and catherdal. Excellent location for two ladies on their own as you felt quite safe in the evenings in the gothic square and not far too walk, to tourustic bus stop...worth getting the two day pass....as there are many attractions to see and you cannot do it all in a day. Mini fridge in room, filled with goodies..did not try the breakfast.
Watch your bag as you are in Las Ramblas street or the tiny winding streets...on saying that its just like any City...you have to be on your guard...especially with the gypsy women who beg with babes in their arms and have accomplices waiting for you to go to your purse...some even try to point out a stain on your clothes just ignore them!. That said and done...please don't be put off....its a wonderful place and deserves two or three long weekend visits.
Souvenirs also, are very reasonable to bring back home and not the normal cheap tacky stuff....good quality and good price. Taxi drivers are metered and relatively cheap. £118.00. that was for 2 nights in October.