Le Méridien Barcelona
This elegantly designed, 233-room luxury hotel is part of the Starwood Hotels family and sits right on Las Ramblas. It is central to a number of the city's star attractions such as the Gothic Quarter, the El Liceo Opera Theatre, the Barcelona harbor and an abundance of restaurants and museums. On-site facilities and services include express check-in and check-out, currency exchange, 24-hour front desk and concierge, multilingual staff, safety deposit boxes, limousine service, laundry service and wireless Internet in all public areas. Business travelers can take advantage of the conference center filled with high-tech audio and video equipment while those seeking to relax can get a massage or body wrap at the hotel's spa facility. Dining options include the Cent Onze restaurant and bar, featuring a celebrated Mediterranean menu, or you can enjoy 24-hour room service. Guest rooms are spacious and feature plush bedding, plasma screen TVs with international channels, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, coffee maker, work desk, mini bar, bathrobes, slippers and a free morning newspaper.
Le Méridien Barcelona
La Rambla 111
Barcelona, 08002 Spain
011 (+34) 93 318 6200
starwoodhotels.com
Hotel 1898
This exquisite, four-star hotel sits right in Las Ramblas' Gothic Quarter and has 169 spacious guest rooms across its six stories. It is within walking distance from some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Plaça Sant Jaume, Casa Batlló and Palau de la Música Catalana, and is only ten minutes from Port Vell. Guests will be treated to a number of luxuries at the hotel, including outdoor and indoor heated swimming pools, a terrace style solarium, fitness center, sauna and steam bath, spa therapy facility and a library. Executives can also make use of the fully-equipped business center, five sizable meeting rooms and free wireless Internet throughout the premises. For dining, guests can enjoy sumptuous local delicacies and an extensive wine list at the stylish Restaurant H1898 all year-round, or opt for lighter fare at La Isabela, a bar and restaurant on the terrace, which is open from April to September. All rooms and suites include air conditioning, a flat-screen plasma TV, hair dryer, mini bar and tea/coffee service, while a friendly multilingual staff is available 24 hours a day to arrange room service and dry cleaning.
Hotel 1898
La Rambla 109
Barcelona, 08002 Spain
011 (+34) 93 552 9552
hotel1898.com
Rivloi Ramblas
Also located in the Gothic Quarter, this beautiful seven-story, 125-room hotel features a combination of Art Deco and Avant-garde design for a truly unique architectural style. It is located close to some of the area's most interesting attractions, including the Gothic Cathedral and Picasso Museum. Friendly staff at the front desk can help guests book tours, get tickets for shows, arrange transport to and from the airport, or rent a car (with or without a driver). Accommodations at the hotel include a sauna, whirlpool, shoe shine, concierge service, currency exchange, laundry service and a bar/lounge. Room service is offered during limited hours or guests can enjoy the cozy ambiance of Le Brut, the on-site restaurant featuring a variety of Mediterranean and international cuisines. Business services on the property range from fully-equipped conference centers to event catering to translation services. All rooms are decorated with fine quality furniture in either Avant-garde, Art Deco or Japanese styles. Amenities include air conditioning, a mini bar, safe, cable TV with international channels and free Wi-Fi Internet access.
Rivloi Ramblas
La Rambla 128
Barcelona, 08002 Spain
011 (+34) 93 481 7676
hotelrivoliramblas.com
