The Residencia Melondistrict Marina is apparently actually dorms for students during the year. In the summer though, most of the students are gone and it is clearly rented out by tourists like us. The rooms being dormlike are quite compact and small, and they do not have any beds larger than a full size. Although they are tight quarters, but they are designed well and quite functional. We slept well and comfortably. If on the other hand you really need your space, pick a different hotel, it can be quite tight, especially with 2 people in a room. There is a pool (which we didn't get a chance to use), and a common area with couches, a TV and a kitchen. There is a fridge and each room has their own "cubby" or drawer inside the fridge (clearly intended for longer stays). There are vending machines to buy snacks and a cafe that serves breakfast downstairs. Housekeeping doesn't come everyday since these are intended to be dorms, but free wifi is available in the room. So although the hotel is quite comfortable and I'm sure quite convenient for students, but there are very few restaurants in the area and no supermarkets or grocery stores. The area feels very residential and quite secluded. So on my next visit to Barcelona, if I can manage to find a hotel that is more central, that would be my preference, but if I cannot find something at a reasonable price then I certainly wouldn't mind staying here again since it was quite a comfortable stay.