Hotel Catalonia Aragón, Barcelona

The classic and tidy 3 star Hotel Catalonia Aragon is proximate to the magnificent Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain and has direct transport links to the city centre, Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. The metro lines 1 and 2 are both located nearby at the Meridiana stop which goes directly to the centre with stops on the chic Passeig de Gràcia, Plaza Universitat and at the foot of Montjuïc, the location of the 1992 Olympics. The hotel is close to the Glories shopping centre where you can shop ‘til you drop. The touted newest architectural addition to the city, the impressive Agbar Tower by architect Jean Nouvel was recently erected in this area. Every Saturday things get lively at the flea market in the Glories district where you can find anything from antiques to interesting metal work pieces if you’re valiant enough to sift through junk to find the real gems. Alternatively, see a bullfight in the nearby bullring, or take a short bus ride down to the long stretches of beach where you can sunbathe, swim, stroll or snack. The hotel was recently renovated in 2005 and the interior décor is subtle and tasteful, quiet and soothing, offering guests a restful environment in their Barcelonan home-from-home. Most of the 160 rooms are exterior and are designed to make your stay as pleasant as possible with interactive satellite TV with pay-per view, cable channels, direct dial phone, strong box, wireless internet service (throughout the building), room service, air conditioning and hair dryer. The hotel also offers guests currency exchange, 2 meeting rooms, babysitting and car rental, inquire at the front desk. Neat and tidy, this brand new hotel offers guests comfort and convenience.