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This hotel is situated in Barcelona's central Gothic Quarter, the city's oldest quarter. In the narrow, winding lanes in the centre of the old town there is an array of shops, cultural events and sights. The cathedral, famous Las Ramblas and modernised harbour area are to be found in the immediate vicinity. The beach can be reached is a few minutes away by car. There are also good transport connections to the airport, which is around 20 km from the city centre. This hotel has a wonderful ambience since it is located in a lovingly restored 12th century castle. It comprises 22 rooms, of which 7 are suites. The air-conditioned, elegant lobby houses a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a cloakroom and a lift. Dining options include a cosy bar, an appealing café and a stylish à la carte restaurant. Business guests are offered various modern seminar facilities. Public Internet access with a WLAN access point and room and laundry services are on offer. The comfortable rooms offer bathrooms some of them with bathtubs and others with shower and a granite wall. Direct dial telephone, Internet access, satellite/ cable TV with a radio function, CD player, DVD player, safety deposit box, minibar, pillow and bed sheet menu, 24-hour room service, CD library, free Wi-fi and magazines. In addition, ironing equipment is available. Air conditioning and heating are individually controlled. Rooms feature double or king-size beds and a balcony. The hotel offers various massage treatments (charges apply).

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Witty, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.A stay at Hotel The Wittmore Small Luxury Hotel (SLH) places you in the heart of Barcelona, within a 10-minute walk of La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral. This 5-star hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Port Vell and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Picasso Museum.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Pompeu Fabra University - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Barcelona History Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Placa del Rei - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi La Rambla - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Portal de l'Angel - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Barcelona Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Port Vell - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi European Museum of Modern Art - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Placa Reial - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Picasso Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Barcelona Wax Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Gran Teatre del Liceu - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Palau Guell - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Columbus Monument - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi The preferred airport for Hotel The Wittmore Small Luxury Hotel (SLH) is Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.) - 16 km / 9.9 mi

This boutique, 5-star Hotel Bagues is housed in the restored El Regulador Palace on Las Ramblas. It’s only a 5-minute walk from Barcelona Cathedral, in the heart of the city. You can relax in style and enjoy city views from the rooftop pool. Fusion food is served at El Regulador Bistro and the hotel has an onsite bar, gym, and free wifi throughout. Stylish en-suite rooms come with flat-screen TV, an iPod dock, 24-hour room service, slippers and a bathrobe.

The exclusive Mercer Hotel Barcelona enjoys a superb location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter and only a six-minute stroll from the celebrated Rambla. Jaume I metro station is only a stone's throw away, while the Barcelona Cathedral, Museum of the History of Barcelona, and Plaça Reial are within a five-minute walk. The hotel is set in a historical building of tremendous cultural value with origins dating from the first century AD, and features a beautiful curtain wall in the orange tree patio. Each luxurious room comes with sleek wood floors, en suite bathroom with rain shower, and a complimentary minibar. Guests might choose from two sophisticated restaurants serving rich French cuisine in a tastefully refined setting and carefully chosen tapas in a cultured tavern-style atmosphere, and spend a sunny afternoon lounging by the sparkling pool on the fourth-floor terrace with magical views over the rooftops of Barcelona.

This cosy hotel is set in Barrio Gotico. Those who dislike animals may enjoy their stay, as this accommodation does not allow pets.

The 5-star luxury boutique hotel, Grand Hotel Central is only a short walk from Barcelona Cathedral, in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. You can enjoy panoramic views of the city from the rooftop infinity pool, taste gourmet tapas, sip the city’s most creative cocktails at the rooftop bar, or workout in the gym. The elegant rooms have flat-screen Loewe TVs, fully equipped bathrooms, Nespresso coffee machine, complimentary minibars (replenished daily) with soft drinks and snacks and free wi-fi to keep you connected.