Astoria

( 3 stars , Barcelona , Spain )

Astoria enjoys the most authentic atmosphere in Barcelona in an area comprising the elegant Ensanche, Diagonal and Paseo de Gracia. Built in 1952, the hotel has always maintained the charm, beauty and decoration of those years. Recently refurbished, using the same material as the original, the hotel has thoughtfully incorporated the latest technology to provide the maximum in comfort while still maintaining a traditional touch. For over half a century, Astoria has been a symbol of quality among hotels in Barcelona with its warm and welcoming atmosphere, decorated in an Art Deco style. The hotel’s restaurant serves up a very elaborate Mediterranean cuisine, with the special touch from the chef. The 117 guest bedrooms include excellent amenities and services such as air conditioning/heating, direct-dialing telephones, safety deposit boxes, room service, mini-bars, laundry and ironing service, sound-proofed walls, hair dryers, fax-modem connection, satellite television, pay-per-view and an anti-fire system. The Astoria offers you two meeting rooms with a capacity up to 30 people. You will feel the atmosphere as soon as you enter the hotel, surrounded by the beauty of the stucco mural paintings of the dome of the hall or the wonderful spiral staircase leading you to the rooms. Marvel at the modernist sculptures of the lounge while you meet your clients or simply relax over a coffee.The mural paintings of the passages or the restaurant with their floral motifs will lead you to a world of beauty and warmth ; and when you reach the room, you will not only be pleased by the decoration and quality of every detail, but you will also be able to enjoy the exclusive paintings of the contemporary painter Francesc Guitart.