Classic traditional in Art Nouveau building
Situated in a prime location right on the Passeig de Gracia, the Condes de Barcelona is ideally situated for exploring the Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter of the city. The shops and cafés on Avinguda Diagonal are just around the corner from the hotel and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Cathedral is about 10 minutes walk away.
This distinctive luxury hotel in the very heart of Barcelona is housed in two historic Art Nouveau buildings standing opposite each other. Inside its walls, the Condes de Barcelona offers pleasantly decorated rooms with simple lines and smart modern furnishings. The rooms are not overly spacious, due to the age of the property, but the original Moorish spiral staircase in the Casa J Daurella building is a splendid relic from the past.
Situated in the heart of the business district of the city, this luxury hotel is popular with business guests as well as visitors looking for a centrally located place to stay. Offering 183 rooms which are comfortable and elegant in design, the suites include Jacuzzi bathtubs and terraced gardens. Rooms are conventional but have all the amenities that visitors may need including a safe, satellite TV and internet connections. Rooms overlooking the historic district have full-length windows and small balconies for people-watching. Double-glazed windows prove a necessary feature at night, when the street parties on while you sleep.
Breakfast is an interesting opportunity to sample some Spanish favourites including tortillas, chorizo, fresh breads and fruit salad. The restaurant is known for its Catalan cuisine, created by Chef Martin Berasategui and his team, which it serves throughout the day and evening. The restaurant Lasarte, which seats just 35 diners, received its first Michelin star just a few months after opening which is a creditable achievement. The Restaurant Loidi presents the same standard of fare in a bistro setting and aims to be informal and affordable.
The Condes de Barcelona offers a high standard of service and accommodation and is one of the best located luxury hotels in Barcelona. Just steps from all the historic and architectural treasures, it offers a quiet respite from the bustle of the city in an excellent central location. The hotel has a small plunge pool and hot tub on the rooftop terrace, where there is also a bar for guests to enjoy a drink at the end of the day.
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