Location
This hotel is located between Avenida Diagonal and Calle Numancia, right in the heart of the Catalonian capital's business district surrounded by leisure opportunities and countless restaurants and very close to 2 of the city's main shopping malls, Illa Diagonal and El Corte Inglés. The exhibition grounds Fira de Barcelon (Plaza España) are less than 1 km away and the stadium of FC Barcelona lies only 10 minutes from the hotel. The nearby Plaza Francesc Macià offers guests the opportunity to catch the Bus Turístic - the best way to visit the city's main sights. This hotel also provides extremely easy access to Sants Railway Station, the future terminal for the AVE high-speed train, which offers direct connections to the airport or the historic centre. Bus and metro links (line 6, Les Corts) are also close by. El Prat Airport is very close by and Barcelona international airport is around 15 km away.
Facilities
The hotel has 308 rooms, including 6 junior suites, suites and 301 double rooms, which are located on 6 storeys and are reachable by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include medical assistance, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. An extra bed is available for a fee. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A selection of pillows ensures a comfortable stay. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 1 smoking room.
Sports/Entertainment
The pleasantly heated water of the outdoor pool area guarantees comfortable swimming. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. Active guests can enjoy cycling/mountain biking. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and a solarium.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.