Location
This majestic, stunning city and conference hotel is located close to a park and not far from a beautiful, romantic garden dating back to the middle of the 19th century. Barcelona's main artery, the Diagonale, is within easy reach of the hotel as well as new and up and coming commercial areas of the city. From the hotel, guests are offered a wonderful view of the sea and the city.
Facilities
The hotel consists of 16 floors (one of which is for business guests) and 432 rooms, of which 395 are doubles as well as 37 suites and a 25,000 m² private garden and terrace. Amongst the hotel facilities count a foyer with 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and panorama lifts. Further facilities include a bar, restaurants, a total of 14 conference rooms- which can be separated into 21 modules, and various shops. Internet access is also available for a fee as well as room and laundry services. Those arriving by car are able to park in the car park or garage.
Rooms
The extravagant rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, radio and Internet access. Moreover the rooms contain a minibar, a safe, central heating and a safe as standard.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols as well as a spa area with a Jacuzzi, a solarium, a steam room and a massage service. Sports options include a gym and the hotel's exclusive and health spa offers unequalled relaxation opportunities.
Meals
Dining options include a cosy bar, Scottish style, and 2 restaurants, one with buffet and menus à la carte with an open kitchen and another surrounded by lush vegetation with a creative Mediterranean cuisine. A breakfast buffet is available to hotel guests every morning. Lunch and evening meals are served from the à la carte menu.
Payment
The hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA.
How to get there
By car/taxi: Leaving the airport take the B-17, towards Barcelona and continue a further 5 km, follow the signs for the B-20, Ronda de Dalt (blue). Once on the B-20, drive until exit 11 (Les Corts - Zona Universitaria) and leave the motorway here. Drive 200 m along the right-hand lane of the Diagonal Avenue and take the second turning on the right to get to the hotel. (Travel time: around 15 minutes). By train/metro: the railway station is located right next to the airport. Take the train to the main station of the city called Sants Estació. When arriving there take the metro line number 3 (green line) and get out at Zona Universitaria (2 minutes walking distance from the hotel). (Travel time: around 40 minutes). By Aerobus: the aerobus is a shuttle bus service that links Barcelona airport to the most important places of the city centre. It's possible to catch the aerobus from directly in front of the airport (in all 3 terminals). For going to the hotel, alight at Plaça Espanya (first stop). Take the metro line 3 (green line) and get out at Zona Universitaria (2 minutes walking distance from the hotel). (Travel time: around 40 minutes).