The city of Barcelona is recognized as the capital of the Catalonia region of Spain and is filled with fashionable boutiques, hotels, high street stores and historical architecture. Barcelona is home to one of Spain's football clubs, FC Barcelona. The city is filled with live entertainment such as living statues and street musicians. Walk through the center of the city and visit the many museums, art galleries and monuments, and enjoy the never-ending selection of fine restaurants, bars and activities.
The Hotel Medium Abalon is located in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. The Medium Abalon is a one-star hotel that provides basic modern facilities, including free Wi-Fi within each guestroom. The guestrooms have air conditioning and heating as well as a direct telephone line and en-suite and satellite television. This hotel does not have an in-house restaurant but guests are served a continental breakfast each morning. Dining out is made easy, as the Medium Abalon hotel is close to many restaurants that serve both international and local cuisine. Nearby attractions include the Parc de les Aigues, Cine Niza and Sagrada Familia. 2011 room prices start at $85 per night for a single room, all year-round.
The two-star City Park Pelayo hotel is set within a 20th century palace, surrounded by historical Spanish architecture within Barcelona. The Pelayo is close to two of Barcelona's famous squares: Catalunya and Universitat. Each of the guestrooms has air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, mini bar, Internet access and telephone. The hotel provides disabled access and other facilities. The facilities of the City Park Pelayo hotel include a bar, beauty parlor and non-smoking rooms, as well as laundry facilities. 2011 guestroom prices start from $80 per night for a standard room.
Hotel Rialto is a three-star hotel 500 m from the Barcelona Cathedral, in the heart of the city's Gothic center. Situated near Barcelona's shopping and tourist area, guests can experience what Barcelona has to offer within a few short steps. The Rialto provides guests with Wi-Fi access for a fee within the hotel's common areas as well as regular discount offers sent via email, when guests sign up directly on the hotel's website. This hotel has 202 guestrooms, designed in a classic style. Each guestroom has air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, natural lighting and television. 2011 prices start from $91 per night for a double room.
The four-star boutique Gran Derby hotel is a short walk away from the Passeig de Gràcia. The Gran Derby offers guests a selection of duplex rooms, junior suites, family rooms and deluxe rooms for the duration of their stay in Barcelona. Visit the nearby Picasso Museum after a morning swim in the hotel's outdoor swimming pool. Each of the hotel's spacious rooms has a private living area as well as en-suite bathroom and room service. Pets are permitted at the Gran Derby, under the manager's discretion. 2011 room prices start from $100 per night.
