Situated in Barcelona's historic Gothic quarter, surrounded by period architecture and cultural attractions, the Barcelona House Hotel is ideally located for anyone wishing to explore the best of what this amazing city has to offer. Visitors can also find the Barceloneta Beach along with the promenade just a short walk away, visit some of the famous shopping areas such as Las Rambles or the modern Maremagnum Complex, and many attractions including the Barcelona Cathedral, the Columbus Monument and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar.
This modern and well located 3-star hotel recently received a renovation in 2010 helping to ensure its 57 en suite rooms and excellent facilities are all kept to the best standard providing guests with a completely relaxing and satisfying break in the city. Among the modern facilities that guests can take advantage of during their stay at the Barcelona House there is a 24-hour reception desk providing useful information and services such as tour/ticket assistance to some of the many nearby attractions, helping you make the most of your stay in the city. The hotel also provides complimentary Wi-Fi access in all the rooms and public areas making it a convenient choice for business guests too, and to help get the day off to a great start a rich breakfast is offered each morning for a surcharge.
##Location
The hotel provides an ideal base to explore the best of the local attractions and venues whether you are visiting for leisure or business. You can easily take a trip into the city either by car or train where you can spend the day visiting the many attractions such as the Picasso, Gaudi and City Museums or visit the popular shopping areas like La Rambla Boulevard for a great shopping experience or enjoy some fine dining with a great selection of restaurants dotted around the area.
There is also a large shopping centre, one of the largest in Barcelona that has been recently built in the same district as the hotel, with plenty of fashion outlets and different sections dedicated to food and much more.
You can find the popular Blue Flag certified Barceloneta beach just a short walk away too, where you can take a break from the bustle of the city and relax on the golden sands or try some of the water sports such as water skiing and motor boating.
For plenty of entertainment during the day and night you can try the Maremagnum complex, a popular commercial centre with plenty of shops as well as a large cinema and mini-golf to do during the day and during the evening the place comes alive with all the restaurants, bars and night clubs.
##Accomodation
The 58 modern and well-furnished rooms at the Barcelona House provide guests with plenty of comfort and space with a choice of single, double and family rooms available. All the rooms feature private bathrooms along with air conditioning/central heating and modern amenities include plasma TV with satellite channels wireless internet laptop size safe sofa bed desk telephone shower hairdryer.
*In reference to the new tourist tax for Catalunya introduced by the Catalan Ministry all guests staying in any property in Catalunya area will be charged between 0.5 - 2.5 per person per night with a maximum of 7 nights depending on the type of establishment on the spot by the hotelier except people aged 16 or under. Price includes VAT.*
##Eating and Drinking
Guests can enjoy a breakfast served in the breakfast room each morning, available for a surcharge, if they need to get out in a hurry. If you are looking for a memorable dining experience or just a casual meal you will also find there are many restaurants and cafes located close to the hotel to choose from, providing cuisine to suit almost any taste.
##Swimming Pools
The hotel does not have a swimming pool, however thanks to its location just 20 minutes from the beach there is a great alternative not far away.