Luxury Barcelona Hotels
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Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonia region, situated in the North East of Spain. The city has a very long history, founded over 2000 years ago by Hannibal's father Hamilcar Barca, although legend has it that the mighty Roman god Hercules had a hand in the city's earlier origins. Many Roman ruins are still to be found in the city and in the layout of the historic city centre, known as the Gothic Quarter. Roman walls have also been incorporated into the city's Cathedral, basilica La Seu, a popular visitor attraction. While Moor occupation has had an influence in Barcelona, like most of Spain, the architecture of the city is mostly associated with Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona's most famous son, whose remarkable Art Nouveau architectural masterpieces are found throughout the city. The most popular Gaudi attraction is the church of the Sagrada Familia. Construction of the building started in 1882 and it is as yet unfinished. Other notable architecture within Barcelona is contained within the mediaeval Gothic Quarter. As a city in which modernism fits effortlessly with the traditional, Barcelona also has some stunning examples of ultra-modern architecture and developments, much of which houses the city's business and commerce areas. As a major regional capital, Barcelona is home to many multi-national companies and has a large and busy container seaport too. As a result, many luxury Barcelona hotels cater for business travelers and some have, or are associated with, international business and conference centers. Business oriented luxury Barcelona hotels will have a range of additional features to conduct business in the city. These often include dedicated business centers open 24 hours a day and with work stations, board and meeting rooms, fax, printing and copying facilities and sometimes also translation and secretarial services. In addition these hotels generally contain executive floors with services such as express check-in and access to a club lounge. Executive rooms and suites are also available, which are equipped with features for business, including work desks, high speed internet connectivity, and dual line telephones. Of course any of the luxury Barcelona hotels will present guests with a full complement of first class services and facilities whether in the city for business or pleasure. Features such as air conditioning, and 24 hour room and concierge services will come as standard, and each room and suite will be furnished in the finest quality materials, with spacious luxury bathrooms and bathroom products. Rooms will also have the latest technology in music and television systems, tea and coffee making facilities, a mini-bar and often a balcony or terrace on which to enjoy the stunning views of the city and coastline. Although Barcelona is not typically a prime beach destination in Spain it does have popular beaches and beach activities. Some of the finest luxury Barcelona hotels are conveniently located for the beaches and often have extensive facilities more in keeping with Spain's beach resort hotels. These may include swimming pools and gardens and a range of family-oriented services and activities such as children's clubs, dining facilities and entertainment. Some will also offer access to coastal and sea activities such as boat trips and sailing. The major attractions of Barcelona are certainly within the city. With dozens of excellent parks there is always space away from the more vibrant city elements and the architecture, much of which is given World Heritage Site status forms a large part of the city's appeal. There is also some world class museums, such as the Picasso and Miro museums each holding classics from these artists, and also the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, both of which detail the rich history of the region though its artistic expression. Many of the best luxury Barcelona Hotels are well placed to access the most popular city attractions. Some of the hotels in the heart of the city and elsewhere are typically boutique style hotels, in which wonderful and exclusive luxury environments are enhanced with superlative levels of personal service. Popular with young high-flyers and others, the boutique hotels offer an authentic slice of Catalonia and Spain and celebrate the very best in style and ambience of what is a major world city. Other luxury Barcelona hotels are grand statements of times past and times to come, but whatever style the luxury Barcelona hotel presents, it will also present the most welcoming and remarkable dining facilities. Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonia region, situated in the North East of Spain. The city has a very long history, founded over 2000 years ago by Hannibal's father Hamilcar Barca, although legend has it that the mighty Roman god Hercules had a hand in the city's earlier origins. Many Roman ruins are still to be found in the city and in the layout of the historic city centre, known as the Gothic Quarter. Roman walls have also been incorporated into the city's Cathedral, basilica La Seu, a popular visitor attraction. While Moor occupation has had an influence in Barcelona, like most of Spain, the architecture of the city is mostly associated with Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona's most famous son, whose remarkable Art Nouveau architectural masterpieces are found throughout the city. The most popular Gaudi attraction is the church of the Sagrada Familia. Construction of the building started in 1882 and it is as yet unfinished. Other notable architecture within Barcelona is contained within the mediaeval Gothic Quarter. As a city in which modernism fits effortlessly with the traditional, Barcelona also has some stunning examples of ultra-modern architecture and developments, much of which houses the city's business and commerce areas. As a major regional capital, Barcelona is home to many multi-national companies and has a large and busy container seaport too. As a result, many luxury Barcelona hotels cater for business travelers and some have, or are associated with, international business and conference centers. Business oriented luxury Barcelona hotels will have a range of additional features to conduct business in the city. These often include dedicated business centers open 24 hours a day and with work stations, board and meeting rooms, fax, printing and copying facilities and sometimes also translation and secretarial services. In addition these hotels generally contain executive floors with services such as express check-in and access to a club lounge. Executive rooms and suites are also available, which are equipped with features for business, including work desks, high speed internet connectivity, and dual line telephones. Of course any of the luxury Barcelona hotels will present guests with a full complement of first class services and facilities whether in the city for business or pleasure. Features such as air conditioning, and 24 hour room and concierge services will come as standard, and each room and suite will be furnished in the finest quality materials, with spacious luxury bathrooms and bathroom products. Rooms will also have the latest technology in music and television systems, tea and coffee making facilities, a mini-bar and often a balcony or terrace on which to enjoy the stunning views of the city and coastline. Although Barcelona is not typically a prime beach destination in Spain it does have popular beaches and beach activities. Some of the finest luxury Barcelona hotels are conveniently located for the beaches and often have extensive facilities more in keeping with Spain's beach resort hotels. These may include swimming pools and gardens and a range of family-oriented services and activities such as children's clubs, dining facilities and entertainment. Some will also offer access to coastal and sea activities such as boat trips and sailing. The major attractions of Barcelona are certainly within the city. With dozens of excellent parks there is always space away from the more vibrant city elements and the architecture, much of which is given World Heritage Site status forms a large part of the city's appeal. There is also some world class museums, such as the Picasso and Miro museums each holding classics from these artists, and also the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, both of which detail the rich history of the region though its artistic expression. Many of the best luxury Barcelona Hotels are well placed to access the most popular city attractions. Some of the hotels in the heart of the city and elsewhere are typically boutique style hotels, in which wonderful and exclusive luxury environments are enhanced with superlative levels of personal service. Popular with young high-flyers and others, the boutique hotels offer an authentic slice of Catalonia and Spain and celebrate the very best in style and ambience of what is a major world city. Other luxury Barcelona hotels are grand statements of times past and times to come, but whatever style the luxury Barcelona hotel presents, it will also present the most welcoming and remarkable dining facilities. Spanish cuisine is renowned the world over and has influenced many other world dishes. Famed for the use of fresh ingredients and unpretentious cooking styles and dishes, Catalonian influenced Spanish gastronomy is highly celebrated in the city. Within the luxury Barcelona hotels, guests will have the opportunity to experience some of the best cuisine the city has to offer in addition to wider cosmopolitan and world tastes. There will also likely be a selection of excellent lounge and bar environments. Spanish cuisine is renowned the world over and has influenced many other world dishes. Famed for the use of fresh ingredients and unpretentious cooking styles and dishes, Catalonian influenced Spanish gastronomy is highly celebrated in the city. Within the luxury Barcelona hotels, guests will have the opportunity to experience some of the best cuisine the city has to offer in addition to wider cosmopolitan and world tastes. There will also likely be a selection of excellent lounge and bar environments. |
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