Fodor's Expert Review Hotel chic&basic Born
Princesa 50, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08003, Spain
The lobby of this hip little boutique hotel in the Born, with its leather sofa and banquettes, might remind you of a Starbucks, but the rooms tell a different story: the concept for chic&basic was whimsical, edgy accommodations at affordable prices, and designer Xavier Claramunt rose to the occasion. The rooms have bare white walls; a beaded curtain separates the stall shower from the bedroom; a remote control lets you change the color of the room lights to suit your mood. There's no furniture per se, just a collection of molded plastic modular units you arrange to make tables, seats, back rests, trays—whatever you need at the moment. Standard rooms have Internet-capable TVs and small private balconies. Book through the website for two hours of free bike rental during your stay.
PROS
- superb location for Born/Ribera and Ciutadella
- free bicycle rentals for guests
- excellent price-quality for this location
CONS
- no room service or minibars
- no children under 12
- clothing storage limited, on open racks
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: No Meals