DO Plaça Reial powered by Sonder

Hotels
Sonder
9.6 (522 reviews)
Plaça Reial, 1 , Barcelona , es

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Sauna
Hammam
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise from outside
Bathroom safety issues
Slow breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Some issues with bathroom safety and functionality were mentioned, impacting perception of overall cleanliness.
Service
9.45
Many reviews highlighted friendly and professional staff, contributing positively to overall service sentiment.
Location
9.49
The hotel's location was praised for accessibility and vibrancy, especially with nearby amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms were generally comfortable and spacious, though some noted issues with noise and maintenance.
Amenities
8.47
The rooftop bar and pool were appreciated, but some mentioned a need for better room maintenance.
Value for Money
7.43
Some reviewers felt the hotel was overpriced given its age and some maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Breakfast service was mentioned as slow and unfriendly, affecting overall perceptions of food service.
Overall Experience
9.05
Guests enjoyed their overall stay despite some concerns, highlighting strong location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 17:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Set on Plaza Reial and just off Las Ramblas, DO Plaça Reial powered by Sonder offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and complimentary minibar.

Relaxation and Recreation
Enjoy the spa with a sauna and unwind at the rooftop pool.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in creative Mediterranean cuisine and tapas at the on-site restaurant or opt for a paid breakfast in the mornings.

Experience the vibrant surroundings of Plaza Reial and the Gothic Quarter, with bars, cafés, and the renowned Boquería Market just a short stroll away. Book now to immerse yourself in the charm of Barcelona at DO Plaça Reial.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform DO Plaça Reial powered by Sonder in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A damage deposit of EUR 400 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
After confirmation, Sonder will reach out through email with a secure link to create a Sonder account. Local regulations require that the guest will provide a photo of their government issued photo ID and a selfie. Guests will receive check in details from property management three days prior to arrival as long as they have completed the Sonder Account and Online Check in. For assistance, please contact our customer service team. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Please note, the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. The windows in the Queen Room face the interior courtyard. This is a central location and prone to noise. While parking is not included at this location, we can provide you with special rates for alternative paid parking options nearby. Let our team know if you would like to learn more.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BCN

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 522 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.43
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 9.05
L
Liliana couple ca
10
Awesome team and excellent services
Pros:

The team was very friendly and professional. Services were excellent

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
F
FragileWord Friends getaway us
10
Spacious comfortable rooms in the perfect location!
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at the DO Plaça Reial Sonder hotel! It was the perfect location for us- there was a little market and live music in the plaça each day (we were there on the weekend) and it was accessible to everywhere. We had room 11 which had a balcony that looked over the plaça, we liked the window open during the day, but as soon as you closed them it was much quieter.
The bed was comfortable, the room spacious and the bathroom pristine.
Also the staff was very friendly and helpful!

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
M
Martin couple us
3
Hotel and management have a lack of safety priorities for their quest.
Pros:

The location was excellent but that came with the cost (as other guest have mentioned) of loud outside noise till 2-3 am.

Cons:

Upon arrival there was a light switch in the bathroom that was hanging outside the electrical box. We shared this with the staff and they sent someone up to evaluate the exposed wiring. That person took a picture of the hazard and said someone would be up to fix it first thing the next morning. Upon returning in the afternoon of that "next day" we notified the front desk that the hazard still was not fixed. This was a 3-minute fix ! When we returned later that night it still was not fixed and when I entered the bathroom after showering, I accidently bumped the hanging switch which caused it to arc. Fortunately I was not shocked with 220v of electricity. I am extremely disappointed that the hotel management thinks so little of their guest safety!! I wish they would have offered to switch rooms if they could screw the switch back in. I will have a hard time entrusting this hotel chain and the Sonder management in the future.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
D
Daniel couple us
5
Great room, too much noise from the street
Pros:

Beautiful room

Cons:

Noise

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
9
Pros:

Loved our stay. We arrived and was welcomed by the team very helpful without baggage and couldn't do any more to receive us to the hotel. The room was brilliant with everything we needed and a lovely view out the balcony of the square. Would highly recommend this hotel and would love to stay again.

Cons:

N/A

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
S
stubbies couple nz
9
Pros:

Bathroom was a great size
Great location

Cons:

Very noisy square till 6am
Shower is very fussy to use

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
S
Scheigis couple nz
10
Pros:

Great roof top bar and pool

Cons:

Room was a bit small

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
C
Claudia extended_group at
4
Pros:

Wir waren nicht das erste Mal in diesem Hotel. Die letzen Male hat alles gepasst, die Zimmer schön, die Lage top, Personal auch sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend und wir haben die Zeit dort genossen.

Cons:

Wir hatten 4 Zimmer, davon 1 in dem es dunkel war, da sich die Fensterläden nicht öffnen liesen. Die Zimmer sind etwas renovierungsbedürftig und die steckdosen haben auch nicht überall funktionert. Das Personal beim Frühstück war ziemlich unfreundlich, es hat ewig gedauert bis wir das Frühstück erhalten haben

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
J
Jeroen family_with_children nl
7
Geweldig verblijf goed ontbijt en vriendelijk personeel maar wel duur voor wat je krijgt.
Pros:

Locatie is geweldig, midden centrum en overal dichtbij

Cons:

Het is verouderd zeker voor het aantal sterren mag er meer oog zijn voordetail. Lichtknopjes op de
Kamer vielen er zowat uit en ook onderhoud bij het zwembad laat te wensen over.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
D
Derek couple ie
6
So much potential, but a very mixed experience.
Pros:

Amazing location, beautiful building and decor.
Front of house / reception staff were friendly and attentive, although they did let us down somewhat (see next section).

Cons:

Sadly, lots of the basics were not delivered. This was NOT a 5 star hotel experience.
- We were allowed to check in early (great!) but then realised one of the 2 rooms wasn't the one we booked (no balcony). Raised this with reception and they acted as though the other type of room simply didn't exist, until we pressed for a solution. Turns out it had been closed from the system the day before because of Aircon problems. Apparently now fixed, we were moved into the king suite with square view and balcony.
- Turns out the Aircon still wasn't fixed so, in spite of the facilities guy trying to repair it, we just had to open the balcony door by day and tolerate the warmth at night (luckily it wasn't bad in September).
- While the above is not great, the real disappointment with this hotel is the food & beverage team. Very surly looking with no one smiling. One guy serving drinks at lunch was actually a bit of a smartass and quite rude (even though I was ordering in Spanish, not that this should matter).
- No staff are ever posted on the rooftop terrace, meaning you have to buy your own drinks in the lobby (with my wife waiting 25 mins for one simple drink because of their lack of common sense behind the bar).
- There were empty glasses everywhere on the terrace until I suggested to the bar person that she send someone up, which she then did.
- 2 customers were placing their drinks on the ledge 80 feet above people's heads, so I asked a server who had come to remove empty glasses to tell them not to do this for obvious health and safety reasons; said he'd talk to his manager, said nothing to the 2 idiots, and never came back (nor did a manager).
- Likewise, for breakfast on day 2, the server (yep, another surly one; not the guy with the wrist bandage, he was good enough) got one of our simple breakfast orders wrong twice in a row, in spite of us ordering it in Spanish.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
couple au
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast was good
Location is good but some of the people around the area were of concern

Cons:

Loose light switches near door. Needs attention

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
couple au
9
Excellent stay in the best placa in Barcelona.
Pros:

The staff were excellent. They couldnt do enough to help. Thomas at the front desk was great likewise the young lady and the manager. All helped with bookings and guidance for dinners and shows.thank you for the excellent service.

Cons:

little noise in the Placa until earlhours of th emoting.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
T
Tommaso couple it
1
Pros:

Niente

Cons:

Tutto

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
C
ChrisGower1975 NONE gb
2
Awful staff bringing down a half decent hotel in a nice location
Pros:

The staff, the policies and the attitudes of these people are not up to standard. As you can see, we are well travelled people and this has put us off staying at a Marriott Bonvoy property ever again. Be warned

2025-08-15 via Tripadvisor
family_with_children nl
10
2025-08-12 via Nuitee
I
Inge family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

Top hotel!

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
S
Semen solo_traveller ru
1
Pros:

Расположение отличное, номера чистые, звукоизоляция на хорошем уровне, в номере достаточно комфортно.

Cons:

У меня украли наличные из номера, приличную сумму!!! В моих вещах лазили, вероятнее всего, сотрудница клининга. Деньги хранились в небольшой сумочке, которая была внутри чемодана, под вещами. Есть камеры в коридоре, электронные ключи - все видно кто когда заходил и выходил. Тем не менее руководство гостиницы вело себя максимально пассивно, для галочки просмотрело видеозаписи, пообщалась с горничной и на этом все. Будьте аккуратны! Не оставляйте ценные вещи в номере! Все кладите в сейф. За столько лет путешествий такой впервые у меня. Крайне огорчен этим инцидентом

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
C
ChakerKhazaal Friends getaway us
8
Excellent place, with some tweaks required
Pros:

Great location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. The staff is a standout—Victor is a total star: warm, helpful, and professional. Henry was also fantastic. Rooms are spacious, spotless, and comfortably cool, which was perfect for the Barcelona summer. Despite being in a noisy area, the room was somewhat quiet.

That said, the hotel could benefit from better upkeep in public areas. The key fob to access the building after hours doesn’t work—you have to rely on someone being at the front desk to let you in. The public restroom downstairs also has a broken sink that hasn’t been addressed.

F&B service needs work. While the team is friendly and helpful, the bar closes too early (11:30 PM), and you can’t order a glass of wine on the rooftop. That feels like a missed opportunity and probably comes down to poor management decisions, not the staff.

Overall, a very good stay—I’d return. With some tweaks, this place could be excellent.

2025-07-10 via Tripadvisor
V
V9585ZJrobertt Friends getaway
2
Terrible
Pros:

Terrible service, terrible wait staff that had unprofessional attitudes and the service took forever. Waited over an hour to get burrata. We were told to order drinks and then could go to the rooftop and then they said no. Absolutely ridiculous.

2025-07-05 via Tripadvisor
Y
Yevhen solo traveller ua
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Nice spacious room with all that you need for comfort

2025-06-29 via Nuitee