Dissecting the city center, the world-famous La Rambla is the heart and soul of Barcelona, with most tourist attractions just a short stroll from the bustling thoroughfare.
Fortunately, for those travelers keen to check into a non-smoking hotel, there are plenty either on La Rambla itself or just off it.
The Hotel Onix Rambla offers guests the chance to enjoy no-smoking, up-market accommodation on Barcelona's main thoroughfare. All of the three-star hotel's 40 rooms come fully-equipped with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, LCD TVs, mini-bars, telephones and safe boxes, while guests are able to enjoy free Internet access and a buffet breakfast in the morning. For corporate travelers, the hotel also boasts three fully-equipped meeting rooms as well as a dedicated business lounge, and is just a short walk from Barcelona's commercial center.
Situated in the heart of the historic Eixample district of Barcelona, guests staying at the Onix Rambla will find themselves just a short walk from many of the top Barcelona tourist attractions, including the Plaza Catalunya and Gaudi's Casa Batllo.
Hotel Onix Rambla
Rambla de Catalunya 24
08007 Barcelona
+34 933 427 980
hotelsonix.com
Standing on the buzzing Plaza Catalunya, the Olivia Plaza hotel is aimed at those guests looking to enjoy four-star, designer accommodation in the nerve center of Barcelona. Within walking distance of attractions such as the Picasso Museum and the chic shops of the Passeig de Gracia, the contemporary hotel has 113 fully-soundproofed and smoke-free rooms, all boasting air conditioning, designer bathrooms and writing desks.
One other major draw is the hotel's own "Nineteen" restaurant, with the 10th-floor terrace offering magnificent views over Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, including the historic cathedral and the Mediterranean Sea.
Olivia Plaza Hotel
Plaza Catalunya 19
08002 Barcelona
+34 933 168 700
oliviahotels.es
Offering simple yet comfortable accommodation at a budget price, the Hotel Arc La Rambla is located close to the bottom of Barcelona's most famous street. Though ideally placed for those travelers looking to enjoy Barcelona's nightlife, the smoke-free two-star rooms only have single-pane windows, meaning that guests who want to get a good night's sleep would be wise to book one in the hotel's interior. Wireless Internet access is provided for all guests. The hotel offers a continental breakfast, and four of the 98 rooms have been adapted for wheelchair users.
Hotel Arc La Rambla
La Rambla 19
08002 Barcelona
hotelarclarambla.com
+34 933 019 798
Located on Las Ramblas, just a short distance from the Plaza Catalunya, the Royal Ramblas Hotel is well-placed for easy access to most of Barcelona's main tourist attractions, as well as to the nearby cruise-ship port.
All of the four-star hotels' rooms are completely smoke-free and soundproofed, and come equipped with wireless Internet, wide-screen LCD TVs, mini-bars and air conditioning. Additionally, guests have the option of choosing between designer rooms, family rooms and rooms with excellent views onto La Rambla below.
A free breakfast buffet is included in the price of a room, and the hotel has its own in-house parking facilities and a laundry and ironing service. Business travelers are able to make use of small, private meeting rooms as well as large conference suites.
Royal Ramblas Hotel
La Rambla 117
08002 Barcelona
+34 933 019 400
royalramblashotel.com
