Del Mar Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$135
When it comes to the perfect location the Del Mar Hotel is the way to go. It is situated right in the heart of the city center and it is within walking distance from the beaches, the Gothic Quarter and conveniently close to the Estacion de Francia metro station which is good news for those eager to explore all the exciting activities the city has to offer. As an added bonus, there is a tour bus that makes constant stops at the hotel to pick up visitors willing to take a day trip to visit some of Barcelona’s reputed landmarks. As a tourist your surroundings will be your playground as you realize that Barcelona’s most historic buildings are also right at your doorstep. The Post Office, Civilian Government, and statue of Christopher Columbus are just some of the monuments within your grasp. But your sight seeing adventure doesn’t have to end there, there is much more to see and do and they include taking a scenic walk to the Picasso museum, or checking out the wild life at the zoo, or chilling out after a long day at the lush Ciudadela Park.
The impressive and plush Del Mar Hotel is set up in the Plaza Palacio building, a noted National Artistic Monument. It underwent a major renovation in 2005 and this has resulted in a modern, artistic and elegant exterior and an even more breathtaking interior. The hotel boasts 72 spacious and tastefully furnished rooms slathered in cool blue hues, each room has a balcony with a stunning view of the picturesque city center. One cool and unusual element to the rooms is the fact that they are actually sound proof. Aside from that they are all equipped with the standard amenities, cable/satellite, sofa chairs TV, Private bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning/heating and internet access. Read more »
Silken Concordia Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$159
Barcelona is an ancient city; steeped in mystique and excitement that has survived throughout the generations. What better way to explore and enjoy an old city than by staying in a brand-new, modernized hotel?
At the Silken Concordia Hotel, you get to enjoy the authenticity of Barcelona without sacrificing the necessities and comfort to which you’ve become accustomed.
You will have your choice of 3 distinct room options, the Basic Room, the Comfort Room, and the Silken Club Room. 76 rooms in all, each of the rooms is quiet, well-lit, and comfortable; regardless of the upgrade you choose. They each have a TV, a desk, personalized heating/air conditioning features, minibar, direct-dial phone and free safe. The warmly-colored, wood accents of each room, along with the spacious, marble bathroom, make it aesthetic and enjoyable. Your options are: Read more »
Acevi Villarroel Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$136
Regardless of how well they accommodate their guests, not many hotels can say that they take care of even the smallest details to ensure that their guests have a pleasant stay. That is not the case with the Acevi Villarroel Hotel in Barcelona though. The Acevi prides itself on the personalized care they provide for guests and on becoming a hotel famously known for top notch service and accommodations.
From the street outside, one can see into the lobby through a wall of windows that serves as the front entrance to the hotel. That sight alone may be all the encouragement a person needs to check out this hotel. Through the revolving door at the entrance, one enters into the bright lobby where light seems to emit from just about everywhere. The lights that line the walls and ceilings bounce off the reflective marble floors and support columns, giving the entire lobby a glowing ambiance.
The Acevi has all of the modern facilities one would expect from a quality hotel such as a café, gymnasium, lounge, restaurant, room service and laundry. But unlike other places, they also have not only a swimming pool and spa but a sauna and solarium as well. How many other hotels can one get a tan at on a rainy day? To put themselves yet another step ahead of the competition, instead of having one business center for everyone in the hotel to share, the Acevi has a separate business center on each of the hotel’s 15 floors. Read more »
Aranea Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$206
Aranea Hotel is situated in the center of the Eixample district of Barcelona. The metro is nearby which makes it easy for tourists to go visit the sights or for business travelers to get to meetings in commerce areas of the city. But for many great destinations a safe walk rather than public transportation does the trick. The location of Hotel Aranea couldn’t be better as it is less than a mile away from some of Barcelona’s most sought after sights.
Sagrada Familia, a massive and astonishingly beautiful church is only 100 meters away. Placa de Catalunya, a large square in the city center featuring a flowing fountain, picturesque stone monument and various theaters and restaurants is approximately ¾ of a mile away. Passeig de Gracia, an important shopping district with stunning architecture is a little over a half-mile away.
To further assist you the hotel features a multi-lingual staff, free tourist information and a service that helps with tickets and bookings for restaurants, guided sightseeing tours and shows. Read more »
Chocolate Apartment Barcelona
Rates start at
$615
Most connoisseurs will agree with me when I say there is nothing more luxurious than rich, decadent chocolate. Elegant yet indulging, relaxing yet stimulating, the right flavor and smoothness of a premium morsel of chocolate can be irresistibly alluring.
The Chocolate Apartment in Barcelona is equally tempting and irresistible. Elegant and chic, this newly-refurbished apartment’s vaulted ceilings and modern decorum proclaim it as the height of indulgence and class. Elegance is not its solitary appeal, either; this lovely, spacious apartment is also the epitome of comfort. Just imagine it: a leisure ride to the third floor on the quaint elevator… entering the apartment of every shade of brown, white, and cream… strolling across the magnificent hardwood floors… relaxing on the leather sofas in the living room or escaping to the small yet charming library for some soothing solitude. A master bedroom contains an en-suite bathroom, complete with shower, sink, and commode, while the 3 other rooms, only slightly smaller but still spacious nonetheless, share 2 other full bathrooms. The rooms can be made up as double or single beds, making their uses as versatile as the individual guests. A fully equipped kitchen and dining room ensure a fun, relaxing environment with all the comforts of home, including a plasma TV, DVD player, and ADSL wireless. Fresh bed linens and towels, a clothes washer, a dishwasher, and an iron and ironing board add to the stylish comfort of this magnificent getaway. Read more »
Barcelona Universal Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$116
Rooftop pools are one of life’s luxuries. There is something unexplainable about the joy of swimming in the sky. If that rooftop pool has a view, all the better! If that view happens to be of Barcelona, well, that should sell you right there. The Barcelona Universal Hotel, in the heart of the city, is an attractive ten story modern building amongst nineteenth century wonders. The Rambles is just a five minute walk away, and the Parel-lel Metro station is right outside the doors. The Paula Saint Jordi is also close by, and there are many small, inexpensive eateries in the area.
Once guests enter the lobby, they will be greeted by minimalist furniture and a dark wood reception desk, behind which stand professional, helpful staff. The columns and seating arrangement make one feel as though they’re in a museum. The restaurant, with white tablecloths and high backed blue velor chairs, serves the complimentary buffet breakfast. The hotel is also equipped with a fitness center (on the roof), six separate business centers, a bar, and, of course, that rooftop pool, with views out over the hills. Read more »
AB Viladomat Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$124
The Eixample, a district in Barcelona, whose skyline is dominated by La Sagrada Familia, is a visionary space designed by Ildefons Cerda. It is in this attractive area where visitors will find the AB Viladomat Hotel. The building is lovely to look at, with a checkerboard style, since the blue windows mix with the white outer walls. The modern entrance to the hotel, dominated by trees and flowers, leads into a brightly lit marble lobby. The hotel was built in 2001, and is three blocks away from Metro stations Urgel and Rocafort. The walk is close to five minutes through a quiet, safe residential neighborhood, allowing guests to get a better feel of the city. Many of the Gaudi buildings are also within walking distance. Staying at the AB Viladomat will help make a trip to Barcelona an enjoyable one.
When booking, one can request breakfast for a small fee, which is less than requesting it upon arrival. The buffet breakfast contains more than enough delights to fill up guests for a day out. The staff are courteous and eager to help with any requests, regarding food or other issues. The bar of the hotel, with reasonably priced drinks, beers, and sodas, is full of sun from the picture windows, which light up the high-backed red velvet chairs. The restaurant serves contemporary Catalan foods. Read more »
Catalonia Ramblas Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$164
Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this hotel built in 1903 in the historic center of Barcelona. Inside the doors of this four star hotel, is a sleek and stylish haven starting with the spacious lobby area with its plush sofas and modern art, the perfect place to meet up with friends for a day of sightseeing.
Each of the hotel’s 221 rooms has been updated with streamlined furnishings and facilities in a contemporary palette that includes a flat screen TV with satellite channels and pay per view movie rentals, free wifi access, coffee makers, and a bathroom designed in marble. Additional amenities include a rooftop pool/Jacuzzi deck, ideal for those in search of the perfect tan while on holiday, an outdoor garden area for relaxation, a spa treatment area, a fitness room, a posh bar, two outstanding restaurants both serving Mediterranean cuisine and a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Within a few minutes walk from this hotel, is the lively Las Ramblas area, the place to shop for souvenirs or sit in a sidewalk café and watch the local street performers. A few paces from there you’ll find Plaza Cataluña, the hub of all shopping and tourist transportation buses. The Marina with all its shops and trendy eateries is also a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Read more »
Rivoli Ramblas Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$178
Out of the many historic and beautiful attractions Barcelona has to offer, Las Ramblas presents itself as the artistic hub of this gorgeous seaside city. Filled with quaint cafés, flower stalls and street performers, this long avenue provides every sort of sensory pleasure under the shade of sprawling trees and Barcelona’s unique blend of ancient and modern buildings. Smack in the middle of this iconic street is the Rivoli Ramblas Hotel, a stunningly magnificent piece of Art Deco architecture both inside and out. Though the hotel is thoroughly up to the minute as far as amenities go, ultra modern is curiously blended with Deco, Asian, and even Rococo furnishings to further the feeling that the city you’re staying in is both old and new at the same time, ageless and timeless.
Furthering the feeling is the view you get from Rivoli Ramblas. With terraces off of many rooms, as well as a commanding view of Las Ramblas and the city at large from the seventh floor spa, you can see for yourself how Barcelona has changed with the times while also keeping a firm grip on its past, growing without losing its unique identity. This hotel perfectly encapsulates the persona of its mother city, bringing all of the charm (but none of the bustle) into your own soundproofed bedroom. The on site restaurant, Le Brut, is a dramatically lit gray and pink Art Deco affair, while the seventh floor terrace is more Romantic in decor and nature, offering glorious nighttime views in the privacy of lush greenery and sheltering canopies. The Blue Moon piano bar downstairs is yet another throwback to the 20s and 30s with its angular designs and eyecatching blue themed murals adorning the ceilings and pillars. Read more »
Cram Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$203
Nestled in the heart of Barcelona awaits Hotel Cram, a boutique hotel with extreme elegance and modern design. This 67 room hotel, part of the Design Hotel team, offers all the comforts you are seeking in a hotel with a bold and vibrant atmosphere. The lobby is a perfect harmony of modern and traditional elements with red leather walls, black ceilings, soft lighting and a big fish tank using the element of water as part of their forward thinking design.
Rooms are spacious with rich and textured settings, sleek with platform beds, LCD TV screens, Wi-Fi throughout the whole property, a balcony and designer bathrooms. Sound and light levels adapt to your personal needs to stir the senses. Room service is available, staff is guest friendly and attentive. This hotel morphs into a trendy hang out at night with their Mareva lobby cocktail bar and Graig restaurant offering original and flavorful Catalan cuisine. Read more »