Went here on our Honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect. Note that it's a lengthy drive to the city center, so you won't be able to walk downtown. But they do have cabs that take you down.

Regardless, it has amazing views over the city and the Med, and is a wonderful, quiet, relaxing escape from the city. So for location, it just maters what you want. Everything else? You can't beat it. High class all around, 5 star service and an awesome hotel bar where we spent many nights just chilling. Highly recommend.

Our stay at La Florida Hotel Tibidabo was from start to finish blissful, a great location then it hits you between the eyes with the elegance and charm of the place, our room wasn’t the best or worst room in the hotel but it was fantastically comfortable, we had a stunning view of Barcelona from it.
We ate in the Restaurant on only one evening but the service was fantastic and the setting again made me feel like I was James Bond, the pool and the bar at the pool was so cool you could imagine Lionel Messi wondering past, the hotel was so special that there was a loan car for guests to borrow for a morning or afternoon

I have been a very frequent visitor to Barcelona over the last ten years. As those of you who have traveled there more than once will also know there is a new design hotel operning pretty much every other month.

Because of that I neglected the Florida for many years mainly because of maybe its only big disadvantage being the quite far distance from downtown.

Apart from that the Florida offers great 5 star service and a unbeaten scenic view of the city and its surrounding. The restaurant, lobby and rooms are very tastefully decorated yet not overdone. The spa is well above average with a great indoor/outdoor lap pool and many spa treatment options. The breakfast selection is extraordinary for Spanish standards!

If you are not coming for business and don´t have to go into town twice a day the Florida is a perfect hideaway for a quiet weekend especially during the winter months as they offer great weekend packages.

Large rooms with balconies, huge bathrooms, complimentary wifi, and use of heated inddoor pool/spa topped by commanding city/mountain views at bargain prices make this irresistible
The 20 min/2euro ride to the city center are more than adequately compensated by all the positive attributes and the bargain price compared to many of the downtown hotels