We have just come back from this hotel and on checking TripAdvisor, I felt I had to write my own review.
The Hotel Paris Barcelona is indeed a quirky hotel with carpet on the walls but it was very clean and the staff we encountered were very helpful. Not much English was spoken but we got by with a mix of Franglais and sign language.
The breakfast was adequate bearing in mind it was included in the price of the room unlike many places we have stayed.
At no point did we find it creepy or smelly. The bed was comfortable and the hotel itself was quiet - although there was some noise from the restaurant next door until about 11.30pm.
It was obviously out of season when we visited but I would stay again. The price was reaonable for two people B&B in an ensuite room and it is ideally situated for the station.
It's a two star, station hotel which has seen better days (haven't we all...?!) - but as long as you accept it for what it is, quirks and all, you'll be happy enough with your choice.
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