VLC HOST - Reina 168

The traffic and the Tram can be a little bit noisy in the night. We slept very well anyway.

Mostly minor gripes: very minimal supply of coffee pods, washing up liquid and laundry pods. Some of the fittings are loose (eg shower head holder in upstairs shower), and the washing machine door should be mounted to the left not the right, which would make it far more accessible. If the aircon is on then the terrace is uninhabitably hot!

The neighborhood was not the best. I saw a lot of people mentioning the neighborhood had a lot to do, but that was not our experience

We stayed in Apartment 13 with a terrace at VLC Host Reina. Overall, the experience was decent, but there are a few important things to know. 📍 Location: The apartment is well connected to public transport – trams and buses are easily accessible. There are shops nearby, and the area has everything you need. The Cabanyal neighborhood has its charm, with a local, authentic vibe, but some streets can feel a bit sketchy. If you've been in the area before, you know what I mean. 🏠 The Apartment: It's decently equipped for a short stay. However, the kitchen is quite bare – no spices, no basics like oil, salt, or sugar – just cooking utensils. If you plan to cook, you’ll need to buy everything from scratch. 🚪 Important Note About the Terrace Door: The door to the terrace cannot be opened from the outside. I accidentally locked myself out twice – luckily, I wasn’t alone and my wife was able to let me back in. If you're staying alone and get locked out without your phone, it could be a real problem, as the terrace is surrounded by high walls and only open to the sky. 🔊 Noise: The area can be quite noisy, especially at night, so light sleepers might want to bring earplugs. Overall, this place is a good option if you're mainly out exploring the city and just need a place to sleep. But be aware of the door issue and the limited kitchen supplies.

On arrival, within a couple of hours,they told me that the room,from unknown reasons,is not available. They give us another,close buy,tell me that, next day the room is going to be ready. The room was clean,but inferior to the facilities that we booked. The next day, around noon,let us know that the room is ready . We moved into the room,and we saw a lot of mosquitoes,dead! In the evening,we come back from the city, the room was FULL of mosquitoes,and we didn't sleep all night, trying to kill them ! The next day we talked about the situation,and the answer was at this time of the year, it's like this, like it's our problem ! We asked for another room,but they said it's fully booked. They let us in the room for an electric repellent,we bought a second one,and we survived,for a week.