For an 8-day stay in Barcelona, choosing the right “home base” was one of the most important decisions we made—and Hotel & Spa Villa Olímpic@ Suites (ZT Hotel Villa Olímpica Suites) turned out to be a very practical and well-balanced choice for our trip. We needed a place that felt well-connected but not overwhelming—close enough to the main sights, but far enough from the busiest tourist chaos to actually relax after long days of walking. Located on the edge of the Poblenou district, the hotel sits in a really interesting spot. It feels like a transition zone between a modern urban neighborhood and a more local, residential area, which we actually appreciated during a longer stay. For us, the biggest advantage was location. We were roughly within a 20-minute walk of both the city center in one direction and the beaches in the other, which made it very easy to plan flexible days without relying too much on transport. Another key factor was space. After long days of exploring (often 25,000–30,000 steps), having a suite rather than a standard hotel room made a big difference. It gave us enough room to properly unwind, which is especially important for a longer family stay. The hotel also offers a pool and gym. The pool area is a nice extra for downtime, and our daughter also used the gym once during our stay.

Nice warm welcome on arrival, quick check in and given our key card. The room was very stylish and comfortable. We were given a free drink in the outside bar which was a nice touch. We were given 90 minutes free access to the spa and had to book. They had a slot starting there and then so we took it. The spa was lovely experience but kids running riot so wasn't fully chilled. The location is OK the Thai restaurant nearby is 5* but highly recommend to book. A few nice bars nearby. It is out in the suburbs so be prepared to walk or get taxis. The breakfast didn't meet expectations with still over an hour remaining the stock was low which was a shame and based on this let things down.

I stayed in a junior suite and it was spacious with a separate work space and couch which could double as another sleeping area. This is city living so the views are of buildings. The service was excellent and the staff accommodating. The bed comfortable and bathroom spacious. A lot of people walk, cycle, or bus here so bring comfy walking shoes. There are plenty of restaurants in the area and the spa on site offers a good way to relax and unwind. Great value for the price.

Spacious, clean, huge shower with a separate toilet area with a bidet. The spa includes several rooms for massages a warm indoor pool with massage jets. Many seats to just relax and enjoy the tranquility or read a book. There's also a sauna, a cold pool to dip in after and a jacuzzi and much more. These amenities are all free. However, you must pay for the massages. The hotel is about 25 minutes from the city center and the airport. It's also very easy to access the public transportation such as the bus, train or taxi. The taxi stands are right outside of the hotel. You can also pay 18 Euros, which is about $20 USD for a big breakfast buffet. I just wished it was in a different location.

Great place to stay at a relatively affordable price. Closer to some of the nicest beaches in Barcelona. Great experience. Hotel also has a spa that you can get a massage. As well as indoor hot tubs.