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Accommodation in Catalonia is state-regulated and divided into two categories: hotels (one to two stars) and hostels (one to two stars). To qualify as a hotel, an establishment must offer en-suite facilities with every room. Hotel prices vary throughout the year; special events, trade fairs and conventions in the city will cause prices to rise drastically but discounts may be available in low season and at weekends. Top hotels are somewhat cheaper than their equivalents in other major European cities but in general accommodation is quite pricey compared to the rest of Spain. There is a 7% hotel tax (IVA). Accommodation around La Rambla and Barri Gòtic tends to be old-fashioned and charming but without the modern comforts of the newest hotels along the Diagonal. In addition to hotels and hostels there are a number of apartment-hotels in Barcelona offering high-quality self-catering accommodation. Further information is available from the Barcelona Hotel Association, Via Laietana 47, 1 ER 2A, 08003 Barcelona (tel: (93) 301 6240; fax: (93) 301 4292). The main tourist office at Plaça de Catalunya offers a hotel reservation service (tel: (93) 304 3135; fax: (93) 304 3155). There are also hotel reservation desks at the airport and at Central-Sants station.

Hotel Arts Barcelona

Carrer de la Marina 19-21, 08005 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 221 1000 or (0900) 221 900 (reservations). Fax: (93) 221 1070.
E-mail: info@harts.es
Web site: www.harts.es
Cost: Pta45,000.

The Hotel Arts is the first Ritz-Carlton hotel in Europe. The stunning modern building has 455 luxury bedrooms with views over the city and the Mediterranean. The hotel's facilities include an open-air swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurants, bars, business centre and several meeting rooms including Gran Saló Gaudí which has the capacity for up to 1350 people.

Hotel Claris

Carrer Pau Claris 150, Barcelona 08009
Tel: (93) 487 6262. Fax: (93) 215 7970.
E-mail: info@clarishotel.es
Web site: www.derbyhotels.es
Cost: Pta40,900.

Located near Passeig de Gràcia, Hotel Claris seems to sum up the city's design aspirations and sense of style. The former nineteenth-century palace houses 124 unique guest rooms, a restaurant specialising in Catalan cuisine, the Caviar Caspio bar serving cava and seafood snacks, a Japanese garden and an Egyptian archaeological museum. Each of the guestrooms combines carefully chosen antiques with up-to-the-minute technology and traditional comfort with the latest design features.

Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I - Conrad International

Avinguda Diagonal 66-71, 08028 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 448 0808. Fax: (93) 448 0607.
E-mail: hotel@hrjuancarlos.com
Web site: www.hilton.com/hotel/BCNCICI/index.htlm
Cost: Pta40,000.

In addition to being a top-notch hotel, this glittering, modern building houses chic boutiques selling everything from fashion and jewellery to luxury food-stuffs and works of art. There is a garden with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and two restaurants on site: Chez Vous serves French cuisine; CafÉ Polo has a magnificent buffet and American bar. The hotel also has extensive conference facilities.

Hotel Ritz
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, 08010 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 318 5200. Fax: (93) 318 0148.
E-mail: ritz@ritzbcn.com
Web site: www.ritzbcn.com
Cost: Pta38,000.

The Ritz is a classic luxury hotel, which boasts Sophia Loren, Salvador Dalí and Claudia Schiffer among its former guests. It was founded in 1919 and recent refurbishment has restored it to its former glory. In addition to 85 double rooms, the hotel has 31 suites of varying sizes. Business facilities, a good restaurant - the Diana, and a popular piano bar are complemented by glamorous decor and faultless service.

Condes de Barcelona

Passeig de Gràcia 73-75, 08008 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 488 2200. Fax: (93) 488 0614.
E-mail: cvhotel@condesdebarcelona.com
Web site: www.condesdebarcelona.com
Cost: Pta28,000 (breakfast costs Pta2000).

The Condes de Barcelona is located in two modernist buildings on the Passeig de Gràcia. Beneath the impressive turn-of-the-century decor, the hotel has good modern facilities including several fully equipped meeting and conference rooms. Leisure facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and health club. The Condes de Barcelona is deservedly popular and rooms should be booked well in advance.

Colón

Avinguda Catedral 7, 08002 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 301 1404. Fax: (93) 317 2915.
E-mail: colon@nexus.es
Web site: www.nexus.es/colon
Cost: Pta25,500 (breakfast not included).

Perfectly located right in the middle of the Gothic Quarter, overlooking the cathedral, this comfortable and charming old-world hotel has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The Colón is one of the most appealing hotels in Barcelona and counts Joan Miró among its former guests. There are 147 bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar and two conference halls.

Expo Hotel Barcelona

Carrer Mallorca 1-35, 08014 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 325 1212. Fax: (93) 325 1144.
E-mail: commercialbcn@expogrupo.com
Web site: www.expogrupo.com
Cost: Pta18,000 (breakfast costs Pta1200).

This hotel is perfectly located for the trade fair and exhibition area. The modern building houses 435 bright functional rooms, several conference venues, a swimming pool, solarium and cafeteria.

Citadines Aparthotel

La Rambla 122, 08002 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 270 1111. Fax: (93) 412 7421.
E-mail: citadbcn@globalnet.es
Web site: www.citadines.com
Cost: Pta17,500 (breakfast costs Pta1100).

A self-catering option with all the facilities of a three-star hotel, this apartment-hotel is located right on La Rambla. In addition to 131 equipped apartments, facilities include a breakfast room, meeting room, business services, laundry and dry-cleaning service, and an indoor car park.

Oriente

La Rambla 45-47, 08002 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 302 2558. Fax: (93) 412 3819.
Cost: Pta16,000 (breakfast costs Pta900).

For nineteenth-century grandeur, the Oriente on La Rambla is just the place. The oldest hotel in the city has magnificent public rooms to transport you back to the glamour of the old days and the terrace cafÉ is a lovely spot for a drink.

Gran Via

Gran Vía de las Corts Catalanes 642, 08007 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 318 1900. Fax: (93) 318 9997.
Cost: Pta12,500 (breakfast costs Pta650).

The Gran Via is housed in a historic building and enjoys a picturesque location in the Eixample district. Facilities include convention rooms and money changing facilities. There are a number of suites available and a pleasant cafÉ-bar on site.

Hotel Espana

Carrer Sant Pau 9, 08001 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 318 1758. Fax: (93) 317 1134.
Cost: Pta10,800.

Hotel Espana was designed by Gaudí's contemporary, Domenech i Montaner, and has always been a popular budget choice. Recent modernisation, however, has made this Art Nouveau building one of the most attractive and best value hotels in the city. The hotel has a delightful interior patio and the breakfast room is decorated with a mural by Ramón Casa.

Hotel Jardí

Plaça Sant Josep Oriol 1, 08002 Barcelona
Tel: (93) 301 5900. Fax: (93) 318 3664.
Cost: Pta6800.

The Jardí is an excellent budget choice in the Gothic Quarter. The hotel has forty bright, clean rooms with en-suite facilities - the exterior rooms have views over Plaça del Pi and Plaça Sant Josep Oriol. Downstairs Bar del Pi is the perfect place for breakfast alfresco in summer.



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