Raquel is Amazing!!
Spain | Jul 16 - Jul 24, 2024

Pat
Pat M.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Raquel was amazing to work with. I'm an 'in the details' travel planner myself but was going to Spain for the first time and needed a TON of help. I loved working with her and her recommendations were fantastic. It was also very easy to go back and forth on alterations ahead of the trip and everything was super smooth during.

Hotel Reviews
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid
Madrid

We loved the hotel and the location. It felt like a super cool boutique hotel, very bright and vibrant, great little pool area, loved the beautiful restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Very cool, charming, boutique hotel.
Location
Seemed very central to everything, train was easy to use, and seemed like every taxi was 10 euros or less.
Staff
Super nice and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful overall. Very clean.
Hotel España Ramblas
Barcelona

The one part of our trip that we didn't LOVE was this hotel. It is in a good location in terms of being very central to everything but the area around it felt a bit sketchy. Our original room felt like a small, dingy hotel room but we upgraded to a suite and the room felt better. The hotel was very dark overall but not in a great moody kind of way. It wasn't terrible or anything, we just didn't love it.

Authenticity & Character
It is nice but a bit dark and gloomy.
Location
Central but felt like it could be a little sketchy. For example, everyone told us "don't go left after midnight...."
Staff
They were nice but not happy-nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was "clean" but didn't feel "super clean". Also they use a really strong aroma in the rooms, like really strong.
Activity Reviews
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo,  Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gastronomy & Wine Tour with a Sommelier
Gastronomy & Wine Tour with a Sommelier
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Barcelona & Gaudí:  An Architecture Walk
Barcelona & Gaudí: An Architecture Walk
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boquería Market Visit & Cooking Class
Boquería Market Visit & Cooking Class
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jámon & Wine Experience in Madrid
Jámon & Wine Experience in Madrid
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Madrid:  History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Night
Flamenco Night
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava
Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava
Spain
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 26, 2024

Hola Pat! I really appreciate your feedback and taking the time to share the highlights of your trip to Spain. I'm so pleased that you and Haley had a great experience!😍 I am happy to hear that you got a nicer room at your hotel in Barcelona and noted your feedback for our future trips ;)
All the best, It has been a pleasure! x Raquel