my boyfriend and i have just returned from a four night stay at the silken diagonal between 30/07/08 and 03/08/08, we went for my birthday and we got a really good deal for the hotel on lastminute.com. the reviews on ta seemed very mixed so i was a little dubious and apprehensive about our stay but i have to say... more

I stayed here for 3 nights in July with my boyfriend and we were slightly disappointed. The hotel itself is quite nice however the view from our window was of a building site and also a ring road/motorway! We booked a double room but when we arrived they had given us a twin and the air conditioning did not work.... more

I have just returned from Barcelona after having spent 4nights at this hotel. I have been to Barcelonma before and stayed in hotel Jazz at top of La Ramlas and would say this is of equal standard but in a different location. The pros of the hotel were the hotel was very modern and had comfy beds and electric blind... more

Got a good rate on Travelocity. The website and Trip Advisor reviews seemed ok so I gave it a shot. Generally speaking I was satisfied. While the whole vibe of this place struck me as 'trying to be way too cool for their own good'. once you get past that it was a good stay. The rooms are surprisingly well... more

The neighborhood for this hotel is under construction and buildings that remain show signs of blight. The walk to the Metro is dirty and graffitti is everywhere. The hotel itself is very modern but very dark. The lobby motif is dark simulated wood, brass, and silver discs. The hallways are dark shades of black brown and grey lit with purple... more

I guess I can understand the positive reviews for this hotel. At first moment's glance, the Silken Diagonal is impressive. But the veneer doesn't last. My stay was altogether terrible. I overlapped my stay with seven other colleagues -- we all had separate rooms, but we all had similar experiences. In summary: -- I was not permitted to check in... more

Stylish hotel within a stone throw from the subway station. Interesting elevators and nice decors in the room. Everyone was friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Loved the contemporary design. Couldn't believe we were in Europe when we paid only 120 euro a night high season for this kind of quality. You can't even get this in Asia anymore.... more

My rating is based on the value for money which was great. 4 star hotel, modern and funky design for the bedroom and bathroom. I have to say parts of my room were a little bit shabby. Rusty crack in my bath and paper coming off the ceiling - not a big deal but not great. Also to note the... more

I stayed in the Silken Diagonal for 2 nights in July. The hotel was easy enough to get to from the airport (about 25 euros). The hotel itself does not look great from the outside and the area seems a bit run-down but inside it is quite contemporary with a nice bar. Check-in was relatively painless though a bit slow... more