Hotels With Spa in Catalonia, Spain

An excellent place for a short stay. Clean, modern and chic impressing two discerning teenagers. Stayed in a top floor ensuite family room (with efficient air conditioning), facing the road with a small balcony. Good double glazing meant no traffic noise. We were there 2 nights and the room was tidied and serviced during our stay - a bonus which we didn't expect. All staff especially at reception were polite and very helpful. Good variety at continental breakfast buffet available from 8 to 11, suitable for early birds and late risers. Were able to leave luggage secuely free of charge when we checked out of room but had an evening flight. Only very minor quibble was the automatic light in the toilet that came on when you used it in the middle of the night, which woke others. Never worked out if you could disable it. Would definitely stay there again and am already recommending it to others.

The hotel is excellent, with few negative points (see below). It is new, modern and functional. The location is not so central for tourists, and the metro is about 10 minutes walk. I recommend the hotel. Possible points: - large, new, modern and well-equipped room; - large and functional bathroom; - hairdryers; - bed linen with quality fabric; - very good breakfast; - no carpet, and yes wood floor (more hygienic and less allergenic); - good air conditioning control; - careful staff, both breakfast and reception. Points to be improved: - the wi-fi signal is unstable and slow, falling all hours; - the hygienic paper could be of better quality; - the sticks of the larger sticks do not cover the sides (be open), leaving the inner part exposed, which is not very hygienic there, since only the fence is exchanged for each new guest (and not the internal part); - the free toilet items, including body hydrant, are missing, which is always useful when you are in Europe; - they could leave bottles of free water in the room (or in the reception space), as other hotels in this category are currently doing.

Clean hotel Decent room with microwave and refrigerator Possibility of having a coffee or tea for free Very quiet location Very welcoming staff who speak French English Spanish Concerning breakfast we just had coffee and croissant 🥐 it was good something else we didn't we didn't try it since we only eat halal so it wasn't possible Also it's almost a 20 minute walk to the train stop that leads to the center of Barcelona or if you want they'll call a taxi for you I I liked it and I will come back with pleasure

Near Spanish square, so the location for New Years Eve is OK. Decent breakfast, clean room and bathroom. Mini bar is just small bottle of water, bed is not very comfy. Location is good but not for NY eve. No rooftop bar or access to roof. No view from rooms to Spanish square/fountain and hotel bar was closed for NY eve - midnight drinks. Just a dinner from 8 till 9Pm. We were lucky to find a spot in near by bar, but it's not easy wit no reservation. Fan in the room works like old engine, not possible to sleep when it's on. Opening window is a no go due to noise from the street and it's too warm in the room to sleep in December, I wonder how does it look in summer. TV doesn't work (statics) on upper floors and wi-fi is a joke - breaking connection each 2 minutes. It's just another hotel with no ”I would like to come back” feeling.

This was the cheapest option when we went to Barcelona so we weren't expecting much. It's actually pretty good. It's more of a budget hotel than a hostel, you'd see people from different age groups. During breakfast you'd see old people as well as children. So if you're looking for a party hostel this isn't the place. There's a bar downstairs though and it's quite easy to meet people there if you're traveling alone. The area is great too, close to the metro station and a number of attractions. lots of places to eat nearby. there's a mini mart just across the street. Facilities were great, rooms were kept clean. Wifi was good. The buffet breakfast was pretty good too and i'd say it's fairly priced. There are washers and dryers in the basement if you need to do your laundry, you just need coins to operate em. If you don't have coins you could easily get some at the reception. Which brings me to the only complaint i'm going to make. At night there's frequently a long line at the reception. The hostel needs to hire more people to man the reception at night.

The environment is very cool and serene. The hotell itself is beautiful with minimalistic design.. The constant everyday sun made everything beautiful.. Hotel staff were friendly and they speak English (except the cleaners). Hotel rooms are decently spaced and cleaned daily. Breakfast not bad. The hotel itself sits between the train station and a big supermarket/grocery stores and restaurants.  some local restaurants are just about 1-2km away. So everything you need is just a few minutes walk away from the hotel.. I'll definitely come again

The location was excellent and I felt very safe when out for a run in the early morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. We took advantage of the hotel breakfast and it was perfectly acceptable -- nothing spectacular but no problems either. The shower in particular was a problem in that it drained poorly, was very slippery when wet (see: drained poorly), and caused a lot of flooding on the floor of the main bathroom, which increased the slippery danger. The beds were comfortable and I appreciated the staff leaving an extra pillow in the armoire if we wanted it.

The hotel is nice, the staff shines and is always willing to help. The rooms are so-so depending on what you get. The one I got was clean but the bathroom had a bit of mold and rust in some places due to water leaking from the shower door. Bed is comfortable and the ac works fine. Breakfast is also really nice, not many options but the ones that are there are really nice.

Hotel is conveniently situated right at the Barcelona Sants train station. Would recommend this hotel if need to catch a train to other cities in Spain due to connection to train station and taxi stand right outside with easy access to taxis. However, room was tight and squeezy if travelling with children that require an extra bed. Check-in was delayed by half an hour, which did not leave a pleasant first impression.

This hotel was in a great location for walking to all the sites. For the most part it was quiet, but I was there in Oct 2022 (not the height of tourism months). It's a small room, but the layout is quite efficient and does the job. I should mention that this hotel is above the subway so you will hear passing trains. I use white noise at night so it's not a problem for me. The beds were decent and they move twins together for a king or apart for separate beds. The pillows were decent as well. The shower was excellent...good pressure and very large. The room is very clean and tidy. You won't get any toiletries like a shower cap and the like. They do supply glasses and a tea kettle, but you won't get a coffee maker. The lobby is really nice. They do a breakfast buffet if you like for a separate fee. There are many nice restaurants a short walking distance. Some of the better restaurants we attended were near the market just down the street. This is also waking distance to the Sagrada Familia.

An excellent place for a short stay. Clean, modern and chic impressing two discerning teenagers. Stayed in a top floor ensuite family room (with efficient air conditioning), facing the road with a small balcony. Good double glazing meant no traffic noise. We were there 2 nights and the room was tidied and serviced during our stay - a bonus which we didn't expect. All staff especially at reception were polite and very helpful. Good variety at continental breakfast buffet available from 8 to 11, suitable for early birds and late risers. Were able to leave luggage secuely free of charge when we checked out of room but had an evening flight. Only very minor quibble was the automatic light in the toilet that came on when you used it in the middle of the night, which woke others. Never worked out if you could disable it. Would definitely stay there again and am already recommending it to others.

The hotel is excellent, with few negative points (see below). It is new, modern and functional. The location is not so central for tourists, and the metro is about 10 minutes walk. I recommend the hotel. Possible points: - large, new, modern and well-equipped room; - large and functional bathroom; - hairdryers; - bed linen with quality fabric; - very good breakfast; - no carpet, and yes wood floor (more hygienic and less allergenic); - good air conditioning control; - careful staff, both breakfast and reception. Points to be improved: - the wi-fi signal is unstable and slow, falling all hours; - the hygienic paper could be of better quality; - the sticks of the larger sticks do not cover the sides (be open), leaving the inner part exposed, which is not very hygienic there, since only the fence is exchanged for each new guest (and not the internal part); - the free toilet items, including body hydrant, are missing, which is always useful when you are in Europe; - they could leave bottles of free water in the room (or in the reception space), as other hotels in this category are currently doing.

Clean hotel Decent room with microwave and refrigerator Possibility of having a coffee or tea for free Very quiet location Very welcoming staff who speak French English Spanish Concerning breakfast we just had coffee and croissant 🥐 it was good something else we didn't we didn't try it since we only eat halal so it wasn't possible Also it's almost a 20 minute walk to the train stop that leads to the center of Barcelona or if you want they'll call a taxi for you I I liked it and I will come back with pleasure

Near Spanish square, so the location for New Years Eve is OK. Decent breakfast, clean room and bathroom. Mini bar is just small bottle of water, bed is not very comfy. Location is good but not for NY eve. No rooftop bar or access to roof. No view from rooms to Spanish square/fountain and hotel bar was closed for NY eve - midnight drinks. Just a dinner from 8 till 9Pm. We were lucky to find a spot in near by bar, but it's not easy wit no reservation. Fan in the room works like old engine, not possible to sleep when it's on. Opening window is a no go due to noise from the street and it's too warm in the room to sleep in December, I wonder how does it look in summer. TV doesn't work (statics) on upper floors and wi-fi is a joke - breaking connection each 2 minutes. It's just another hotel with no ”I would like to come back” feeling.

This was the cheapest option when we went to Barcelona so we weren't expecting much. It's actually pretty good. It's more of a budget hotel than a hostel, you'd see people from different age groups. During breakfast you'd see old people as well as children. So if you're looking for a party hostel this isn't the place. There's a bar downstairs though and it's quite easy to meet people there if you're traveling alone. The area is great too, close to the metro station and a number of attractions. lots of places to eat nearby. there's a mini mart just across the street. Facilities were great, rooms were kept clean. Wifi was good. The buffet breakfast was pretty good too and i'd say it's fairly priced. There are washers and dryers in the basement if you need to do your laundry, you just need coins to operate em. If you don't have coins you could easily get some at the reception. Which brings me to the only complaint i'm going to make. At night there's frequently a long line at the reception. The hostel needs to hire more people to man the reception at night.

The environment is very cool and serene. The hotell itself is beautiful with minimalistic design.. The constant everyday sun made everything beautiful.. Hotel staff were friendly and they speak English (except the cleaners). Hotel rooms are decently spaced and cleaned daily. Breakfast not bad. The hotel itself sits between the train station and a big supermarket/grocery stores and restaurants.  some local restaurants are just about 1-2km away. So everything you need is just a few minutes walk away from the hotel.. I'll definitely come again

The location was excellent and I felt very safe when out for a run in the early morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. We took advantage of the hotel breakfast and it was perfectly acceptable -- nothing spectacular but no problems either. The shower in particular was a problem in that it drained poorly, was very slippery when wet (see: drained poorly), and caused a lot of flooding on the floor of the main bathroom, which increased the slippery danger. The beds were comfortable and I appreciated the staff leaving an extra pillow in the armoire if we wanted it.

The hotel is nice, the staff shines and is always willing to help. The rooms are so-so depending on what you get. The one I got was clean but the bathroom had a bit of mold and rust in some places due to water leaking from the shower door. Bed is comfortable and the ac works fine. Breakfast is also really nice, not many options but the ones that are there are really nice.

Hotel is conveniently situated right at the Barcelona Sants train station. Would recommend this hotel if need to catch a train to other cities in Spain due to connection to train station and taxi stand right outside with easy access to taxis. However, room was tight and squeezy if travelling with children that require an extra bed. Check-in was delayed by half an hour, which did not leave a pleasant first impression.

This hotel was in a great location for walking to all the sites. For the most part it was quiet, but I was there in Oct 2022 (not the height of tourism months). It's a small room, but the layout is quite efficient and does the job. I should mention that this hotel is above the subway so you will hear passing trains. I use white noise at night so it's not a problem for me. The beds were decent and they move twins together for a king or apart for separate beds. The pillows were decent as well. The shower was excellent...good pressure and very large. The room is very clean and tidy. You won't get any toiletries like a shower cap and the like. They do supply glasses and a tea kettle, but you won't get a coffee maker. The lobby is really nice. They do a breakfast buffet if you like for a separate fee. There are many nice restaurants a short walking distance. Some of the better restaurants we attended were near the market just down the street. This is also waking distance to the Sagrada Familia.

An excellent place for a short stay. Clean, modern and chic impressing two discerning teenagers. Stayed in a top floor ensuite family room (with efficient air conditioning), facing the road with a small balcony. Good double glazing meant no traffic noise. We were there 2 nights and the room was tidied and serviced during our stay - a bonus which we didn't expect. All staff especially at reception were polite and very helpful. Good variety at continental breakfast buffet available from 8 to 11, suitable for early birds and late risers. Were able to leave luggage secuely free of charge when we checked out of room but had an evening flight. Only very minor quibble was the automatic light in the toilet that came on when you used it in the middle of the night, which woke others. Never worked out if you could disable it. Would definitely stay there again and am already recommending it to others.

The hotel is excellent, with few negative points (see below). It is new, modern and functional. The location is not so central for tourists, and the metro is about 10 minutes walk. I recommend the hotel. Possible points: - large, new, modern and well-equipped room; - large and functional bathroom; - hairdryers; - bed linen with quality fabric; - very good breakfast; - no carpet, and yes wood floor (more hygienic and less allergenic); - good air conditioning control; - careful staff, both breakfast and reception. Points to be improved: - the wi-fi signal is unstable and slow, falling all hours; - the hygienic paper could be of better quality; - the sticks of the larger sticks do not cover the sides (be open), leaving the inner part exposed, which is not very hygienic there, since only the fence is exchanged for each new guest (and not the internal part); - the free toilet items, including body hydrant, are missing, which is always useful when you are in Europe; - they could leave bottles of free water in the room (or in the reception space), as other hotels in this category are currently doing.

Near Spanish square, so the location for New Years Eve is OK. Decent breakfast, clean room and bathroom. Mini bar is just small bottle of water, bed is not very comfy. Location is good but not for NY eve. No rooftop bar or access to roof. No view from rooms to Spanish square/fountain and hotel bar was closed for NY eve - midnight drinks. Just a dinner from 8 till 9Pm. We were lucky to find a spot in near by bar, but it's not easy wit no reservation. Fan in the room works like old engine, not possible to sleep when it's on. Opening window is a no go due to noise from the street and it's too warm in the room to sleep in December, I wonder how does it look in summer. TV doesn't work (statics) on upper floors and wi-fi is a joke - breaking connection each 2 minutes. It's just another hotel with no ”I would like to come back” feeling.

This was the cheapest option when we went to Barcelona so we weren't expecting much. It's actually pretty good. It's more of a budget hotel than a hostel, you'd see people from different age groups. During breakfast you'd see old people as well as children. So if you're looking for a party hostel this isn't the place. There's a bar downstairs though and it's quite easy to meet people there if you're traveling alone. The area is great too, close to the metro station and a number of attractions. lots of places to eat nearby. there's a mini mart just across the street. Facilities were great, rooms were kept clean. Wifi was good. The buffet breakfast was pretty good too and i'd say it's fairly priced. There are washers and dryers in the basement if you need to do your laundry, you just need coins to operate em. If you don't have coins you could easily get some at the reception. Which brings me to the only complaint i'm going to make. At night there's frequently a long line at the reception. The hostel needs to hire more people to man the reception at night.

The location was excellent and I felt very safe when out for a run in the early morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. We took advantage of the hotel breakfast and it was perfectly acceptable -- nothing spectacular but no problems either. The shower in particular was a problem in that it drained poorly, was very slippery when wet (see: drained poorly), and caused a lot of flooding on the floor of the main bathroom, which increased the slippery danger. The beds were comfortable and I appreciated the staff leaving an extra pillow in the armoire if we wanted it.

Hotel is conveniently situated right at the Barcelona Sants train station. Would recommend this hotel if need to catch a train to other cities in Spain due to connection to train station and taxi stand right outside with easy access to taxis. However, room was tight and squeezy if travelling with children that require an extra bed. Check-in was delayed by half an hour, which did not leave a pleasant first impression.

This hotel was in a great location for walking to all the sites. For the most part it was quiet, but I was there in Oct 2022 (not the height of tourism months). It's a small room, but the layout is quite efficient and does the job. I should mention that this hotel is above the subway so you will hear passing trains. I use white noise at night so it's not a problem for me. The beds were decent and they move twins together for a king or apart for separate beds. The pillows were decent as well. The shower was excellent...good pressure and very large. The room is very clean and tidy. You won't get any toiletries like a shower cap and the like. They do supply glasses and a tea kettle, but you won't get a coffee maker. The lobby is really nice. They do a breakfast buffet if you like for a separate fee. There are many nice restaurants a short walking distance. Some of the better restaurants we attended were near the market just down the street. This is also waking distance to the Sagrada Familia.

We loved this hotel! We stayed for a night before our cruise. The location is perfect and the room was spotless with a very comfortable bed. The shower was spacious and even the soap was top notch! They provided water, amazing espresso and even a bottle of wine in the room upon arrival which we very much appreciated! Our room had a balcony overlooking La Rambla but we were not bothered by any noise. Yes there is construction, you have to walk a little way to get to a path but not a big deal. Restaurants, shops and a market are very close by. Food was amazing everywhere we went and we saw a Flamenco show with tapas in the evening. Remember to bring a converter if you are from North America or your plugs will not work! We would definitely return and highly recommend this wonderful hotel.

我们在这里度过了愉快的时光。 我们特别感谢克里斯蒂安 ( Christian)，在我们办理入住手续时（因为他来警告我们的年长成员在他们在大厅等候时要小心扒手），并为我们的年长成员提供了一个贷款水壶。 酒店客房一流、干净、宽敞且功能强大。 我们会回来的 ！！ We had a wonderful stay in this super efficient hotel. Rooms are clean, spacious and highly functional. Very warm services ( especially thankful to Christian) to warn our elder members on pickpocket and gave a loan kettle). Highly recommended. We will be back.

I booked this hostel for 2 nights, but I ended up extending twice (stayed for 5 nights). I had such a great time. When I arrived one of the staff memebers, Daves, showed me around en brought me to the room. He was very welcoming and I had a great talk with him. There were not many people at the hostel at this point, but Davis arranged for me to go to a bar with the people staying in the Sant Jordi Rock Palace hostel. I got the number of Martin, the animator from Rock Palace Hostel and went to the hostel to go to the bar with hem. Martin was also very welcoming and arranged free shots for us. The day after I met more people and made great friends. On Thursday we went to Pache, a big club, with around 40 people from both hostels. Usually you have to pay an entrance fee to enter Pacha, but we got in for free because we stayed in Sant Jordi. Martin an Bruno arranged everything for us. It was great and I felt safe! The whole hostel gets cleaned every day, including the kitchen where you can make a meal yourself. The only downside for me was that there were no windows in the common room and kitchen. Didn't bother me that much tho, since you can always go sit on the roof terrace outside! The entire staff of Sant Jordi Sagrada Familia is absolutely amazing! Everybody is so nice and nothing is too much to ask! It was no problem to extend my stay twice and they didn't make a fuss about me being late for check-out (20 min late). I even extended in the middle of the night once. They have a 24h reception. Badr was doing the night shifts, but he was always so happy! Absolutely loved him! It was also easy to be moved to the dorm where the people I had met where sleeping. The staff is also always asking your night/day was! Thanks for the amazing stay! Will definitely come back to this hostel when I stay in Barcelona again. Ps. the couch is amazing :)

The environment is very cool and serene. The hotell itself is beautiful with minimalistic design.. The constant everyday sun made everything beautiful.. Hotel staff were friendly and they speak English (except the cleaners). Hotel rooms are decently spaced and cleaned daily. Breakfast not bad. The hotel itself sits between the train station and a big supermarket/grocery stores and restaurants.  some local restaurants are just about 1-2km away. So everything you need is just a few minutes walk away from the hotel.. I'll definitely come again

The hotel is nice, the staff shines and is always willing to help. The rooms are so-so depending on what you get. The one I got was clean but the bathroom had a bit of mold and rust in some places due to water leaking from the shower door. Bed is comfortable and the ac works fine. Breakfast is also really nice, not many options but the ones that are there are really nice.

Please do not live in this hotel, it’s basically not in Barcelona, you have to take the public transportation up to 1 hour to get to Barcelona by transferring at least twice. The wi-fi is too unstable to even watch youtube video. Most importantly, some staff are NOT capable of their jobs. On the first day I came here, I called the reception and asked about the laundry fee, a Tall Thin old man told me and emphasized twice that the laundry fee is included in the room and said they would ask people to pick up my clothes. However, nobody came. When I called again, a middle-aged woman told me that I have to drop the clothes in the reception because they don’t have time for me now. As she said, I went down with my bag of clothes. However, an old man in the reception said I should not give them the clothes but to leave in my room. But they can ask people to drop the clothes in my room and then took them to the laundry. What a mess! When I picked up my laundry I was surprised that there was a long bill since the guy in reception clearly said the lauded was in the room fee. And when I went to the reception and asked, the girl with long blond hair confront with me and acted very condescending. To quote exactly what she said ‘No, you must misunderstood, you room even did not include the breakfast, it came with nothing, only the wi-fi. Laundry fee is not in the room, everyone knows!’ I explained patiently multiple times and asked her to maybe ask her college because I didn’t tell a lie but she rolled her eyes and literally said ‘I can’t do anything, if you don’t understand, you go ask my boss’ and pointed to the boss (an old man stand right besides her talking to another customer). Before I opened my mouth, this girl talked in Spanish to her ‘boss’ first and the old guy frowned. I was pretty sure she tell the truth. I didn’t say I don’t want to pay the laundry, but I have to check what I heard. The way these staff did their jobs and solve problems were one hundred percent unprofessional and annoying. I love traveling in Barcelona but these few people just made our impression on Spanish hotels go down.

The first photo we see is the swimming pool. Guess what? It was closed when we checked in yesterday. We were told we could not even go up to the pool to see the views. False advertising. The room did not have hand wash at the sink. The room was small. Freeze-dried coffee packs for coffee. When I turned the shower on, the hand-held wand came on full force and soaked me with cold water. Someone put it in that position; and it was quite shocking. I was literally in the very back of the shower! Not good. Breakfast is 18 Euros. No thank you. No restaurants were nearby or open at 6 p.m. We walked to a nearby mall and bought groceries and wine to bring back to our room and eat (dinner and breakfast). Much cheaper than using the restaurant at the hotel—-which doesn’t get good reviews so far. Pay 25 Euros for the Uber to/from the airport. So much for being an airport hotel. There may be be a homeless area next to the hotel where it is wooded (see photo of tent—there were two). The entire area (when we walked 15 minutes around the perimeter of the hotel) had a nasty, raw sewage smell. The good news? It’s a new hotel.

We stayed overnight before boarding a cruise ship from the port. They operate a free shuttle from the airport, and that worked very well. The hotel itself is located in the middle of a shopping centre (that is closed on Sundays). Check in was very simple and the staff welcoming. I was curious that they didn't ask for a credit card for any extra's, but it turned out that there was no mini bar in the room and the bar and restaurant had to be paid for in real time. The room was clean, but basic. No English speaking channels on the TV, so if you don't use the spa and the shops are shut, there is not a lot to do in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. No tea or coffee making facilities in room and no complimentary water bottle, which would have been very welcome. Restaurant has a limited menu for dinner but a very comprehensive breakfast buffet. All the food was fresh and cooked well, but on a Saturday night there were very few dinners, so don't worry about booking. I was told they operated a shuttle to the port and I booked it upon arrival. They did advise me that it was not free. As it turned out, they ordered a Taxi for me, they charged me €30 which I had to pay before getting into the taxi. The taxi ride took less than 10 minutes and I have a feeling that if I had of called a taxi without asking the hotel, it would have been significantly cheaper. I think that the €30 is split between the hotel and the driver, could be wrong. Would I stay there again - yes, but for one night only.

There is a supermarket nearby, with restaurants of all kinds. It is also very close to the city, very convenient. The flowers at the door smell good, and I feel refreshed instantly. If you go after 10 o'clock, there will be no food to order, and you need to eat outside the mall

We looked our stay BBQ Sunny Residencia. The rooms are clean and quiet with efficient aircon, and it offers a shared kitchen to prepare some food and short orders. It also has a washing machine to wash clothes. It is a bit outside the center of Barcelona, but well connected with public transport (about 30 min). We will certainly consider staying there again when back in Barcelona.

Decent room, comfortable beds. Restaurant food was terrible. Appetizer nachos arrived a minute after ordering accompanied by melted product like Cheez Whiz. Pizzas were made on pre-purchased pita-bread like surfaces. Stopped after two slices. Waiter was told, front desk was told, no one really cared though in fairness for all other inquiries they were helpful. You pay for bottled water so it’s cheaper to go around the block to the gas station and order in or see what’s nearby though it’s an industrial area.

The room was newly renovated. The bathroom facilities were very comfortable and the water was very big. There are many snack bars on a nearby street. It takes about 7 or 8 minutes to walk. They are all small shops owned by Chinese. I talked to the shop owner and he said that all the restaurants, grocery stores, and bakeries on the whole street are owned by Chinese. Bread and coffee start from 2 euros. There is a restaurant downstairs of the hotel. The restaurant menu is attached. The small shops in the nearby snack street are cheap and delicious. Back to the hotel, the hotel's airport pick-up service is still very worry-free and convenient.

There is a 24-hour reception, and all reception staff are friendly. The only drawback is that the location is a bit far from Catalonia, where most of the tourist attractions are concentrated, so it takes a while to travel, but I think I can fully recommend it to those who travel leisurely. I haven't seen a bathtub since I started living in Europe, but thanks to the bathtub, I was able to take a hot bath for the first time in a long time :)