Location
This hotel lies in close proximity to one of the city's main streets, the Paseo de Gracia, in the shopping and finance centre of Barcelona. Located only 5 minutes from the gothic quarter and near the underground network; it is also easily accessible from the airport. Restaurants and bars are only a stone's throw away and many of the city's clubs are also within walking distance. Local public transport are situated directly in front of the hotel.
Facilities
Built in 1918, completely renovated in 1999 and modernised once again in 2005, the hotel has 9 floors with a total of 303 rooms of which 30 are singles and 271 are doubles. The hotel's luxurious facilities include a 24-hour reception hall with a safe for valuables, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom, a cafe, a newspaper stand and lifts. In addition, there is a TV room, a piano bar and 2 air-conditioned a la carte restaurants, which was awarded with a Michelin Star. Room and laundry service as well as medical services, a car park and garage are also available. The conference room is equipped with technical equipment including a telephone, fax and video, making it ideal for business guests.
Rooms
The comfortable rooms come with en suite bathroom facilities with a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV as well as a minibar, Internet access, a radio, a safe, a king-sized bed, a separate lounge area and central heating.
Sports/Entertainment
The roof terrace of the hotel offers a pool with a poolside bar, offering a fantastic view of Barcelona. For guests looking to relax, the hotel offers sun loungers and parasols as well as a sauna, a steam room and massage services. Guests are also welcome to use the in-house gym.
Meals
A breakfast buffet is available to guests each morning.
**Barcelona is introducing a new city tax, from November 2012 onwards there will be a city tax payable by the guest directly at the hotel.**