Catalonia Hotel Albinoni Barcelona

( 3 stars , Barcelona , Spain )

With an enviable location right in the Gothic Quarter near La Rambla and Plaça Catalunya, in Barcelona, Spain, the 3 star hotel Catalonia Albinoni is perfectly situated near all the major sites. The Picasso Museum is located in the hippest part of the historic Old Town, the Born area, packed full of unique hip and young fashion boutiques and trendy outdoor cafes.Those of you who came to Spain for the sun will not be disappointed, as the hotel is just a short metro ride to long stretches of endless beaches and blue Mediterranean waters. Barceloneta area is where the beach begins, this old fisherman's neighbourhood with its gritty charm has the freshest seafood in town. Explore architectural Barcelona, most notably the modernista buildings by famed architect Gaudi and monuments lining the opulent Passeig de Gracia. Two of Gaudi's major works are located on this chic shopping thoroughfare. For travelling further a field, the nearby Renfe station in Catalunya can take you to the beautiful coastal town of Sitges or the Penedès wine making region where you can tour several wineries. Nearby legendary restaurant, Les Quatre Gats, has been serving up mouth-watering traditional Catalan cuisine since 1897 and was a favourite of Pablo Picasso. The building is a neoclassical construction under protection by the city government due to its historical interest. Restored in 1998, the original elements typical of a stately residence from this period were carefully restored to their original splendour. The décor is neat as a pin in blue tones and warm hardwood floors. Comfortable rooms include wireless internet connection (throughout the building), satellite TV with pay-per-view movies, air conditioning, direct dial phone, minibar, strong box, full length mirror and cable television. The bathroom is entirely in marble and includes a hair dryer for the guest's convenience. Room service, currency exchange, a babysitting service and car rental are also service provided by the hotel upon request.