5 UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY IN BARCELONA

Traditional architecture in Barcelona

HOTEL 1898

Formerly headquarters of the Philippine Tobacco Company, this exceptional hotel is located in Las Ramblas, in the center of Barcelona, where luxury and small pleasures, in a colonial style, remind you 19th century Spain. Featuring a rooftop seasonal swimming pool, suites with private terraces, a spa and a heated indoor pool as well. Work out your tensions in a well-equipped cardio gym with sauna and steam room, or relax with aromatherapy, massages, or reflexology. The multilingual staff, concierge service, and 24-hour front desk are happy to help you. The hotel also offers an array of amenities to the business traveler. The business center, conference room, meeting rooms, provide ample space to complete business. The facility also offers an audio-visual room and free Wifi. A restaurant, 2 bars and 2 coffee shops are on site for the use of the guests of this 169 room hotel.

LE MERIDIEN BARCELONA

A 231 room hotel situated on the famous Las Ramblas Street in the heart of Barcelona’s bustling and historic district. Relax with a fine selection of cocktails in Le Pop Cocktail Bar or dine in the Centonze Restaurant with products bought from local markets. The non-smoking rooms are family friendly, allow pets, are wheelchair accessible and air conditioned. For the business traveler, laundry services, dry cleaning services, and a business center with internet access are available. The hotel has 7 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 126 guests as well as a banquet room. After a long business meeting or a day of sightseeing, relax with excellent room service or work of the tension in the fitness center with gym, workout room or spa. The multilingual staff is happy to assist you.

OLIVIA BALMES HOTEL

A modern hotel deemed as an oasis in the heart of Barcelona. The modern amenities are designed to satisfy the most choosy travelers. With soundproof windows and enclosed balconies, you will be able to relax but all the while enjoying Barcelona. This 128, all-exterior, room hotel boasts of modern, cutting edge materials used to made each guest rooms an unforgettable experience. The air-conditioned, family-friendly rooms are wheelchair accessible and spacious. Soak up the Barcelona sun in the rooftop outdoor pool and terrace or work off your tensions in the new 7th-floor fitness room. Business travelers will not be disappointed with the conference rooms and small format meeting rooms with state of the art technology and free Wifi. The Seventeen Restaurant, Bar and Lounge offers a combination of Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine with the tranquility of large windows to let in bountiful natural light and ambiance.

ALMA BARCELONA

This 72-room hotel in located in the heart of bustling Barcelona, in an elegant building that dates back to the start of the 20th Century. Contrary to the exterior, words such as modern, chic, and stylish and used to describe this hotel. Only a 3-minute walk from the Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia metro station, it is easy to navigate the city from here. The individually decorated, modern rooms are air-conditioned, offer free Wifi, and feature stylish furnishings and even bathrobes and slippers. Relax after a hard day in the indoor pool or sauna or arrange a soothing massage. Business travelers will appreciate the meeting rooms, free high-speed internet, and service. The hotel has a restaurant, a café, bar, and a garden terrace.

EL PALACE HOTEL

This 5-star hotel, located in the center of Barcelona, is very close to Las Ramblas and the city’s main attractions. The elegant 125 guest rooms are tastefully and individually decorated with historic significance in mind. This pet-friendly hotel also offers child care and entertainment for younger guests with on-call medical staff. El Palace has a parking service but also offers luxury vehicles with private chauffeurs. The fitness buff will be awed by the fitness center, gym, and workout rooms. The business traveler will be inspired by the 24 business center with free internet, printers and materials.