ADDRESS
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Pintor Fortuny 13
08001 Barcelona
, ESP
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ATTRACTIONS
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La Ramblas - one block Cathedral - 500 meters Passeig de Gracia - 500 meters City History Museum - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles) Picasso Museum - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles) Old Port - 1.5 kilometers (1 miles) Maritime Museum - 2 kilometers (1 mile) Montjuic - 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) Museum of Modern Art - 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) Olympic Port and beaches - 3 kilometers (2 miles) La Sagrada Familia and Gaudi Museum - 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) Nou Camp Stadium and the Museum of Football - 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) Park Guell - 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) Barcelona International Airport El Prat de Llobregat (BCN): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 16 miles (10 kilometers). Trains and yellow and black taxi cabs are available for transfer from the airport to the center of Barcelona. The Aerobus also serves terminals A and B and takes passengers to Plaza Catalunya and Plaza Espanya in central Barcelona. The extensive underground train system (the Metro) connects the hotel with the rest of central Barcelona with most journeys taking less than 20 minutes. The Metro station closest to the hotel is Liceu. The hotel can give advice on local bus services and order yellow and black taxi cabs on request.
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Full-service health spa nearby
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In business district
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In city center
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In entertainment district
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In historical district
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Water nearby
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ROOMS
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This hotel has 105 guestrooms, all of which are simply furnished. All rooms have satellite TVs and movie channels. A mixture of dark and light woods behind the beds and paintings on the other walls brighten up the modern rooms. Bathrooms have bathtubs, showers and bidets. Some rooms also have small balconies.
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In-room safe
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Iron/ironing board (on request)
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Minibar
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Pay movies
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Premium TV channel(s)
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Separate sitting area
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Sewing kit
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Smoking rooms
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Window opens
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Handheld shower
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Housekeeping (daily)
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Hair dryer
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Air conditioning
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Bathroom telephone
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Bidet
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Cable/satellite TV
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Complimentary toiletries
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Desk
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Electronic/magnetic keys
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DINING
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El Carmen - Behind the lobby water feature is El Carmen, serving buffet breakfasts and ?a carte lunches and dinners. Starters include fish soup and Spanish smoked ham, with mains concentrating on seafood and steak dishes with the Iberian Tenderloin Fillet with Mushrooms a specialty. El Carmen has simple d?r with brick walls on one side. Drapes cut out noise and light from the busy street outside.
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AMENITIES & SERVICES
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What to expect: Built for the Olympic Games in 1992 the hotel hosts businesspeople and couples on leisure breaks. The bright lobby area beckons guests in from the side street which is only one block from La Ramblas. A water feature separates the lobby from the hotel’s restaurant and a split level lobby bars offers drinks. Amenity highlights: The rooftop swimming pool offers views over the city center. A sun terrace on the roof allows guests to lie back and soak up some rays. The hotel also offers three conference rooms and a restaurant. Insider tip: Barbeques on the rooftop terrace, by the swimming pool, can be arranged if the hotel is given notice.
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A year round roof terrace has an unheated swimming pool and sun loungers. The terrace has views over Barcelona. Also on fifth floor is a small fitness area with a limited range of exercise machines, a sauna and a steam room. Three conference rooms cater for a range of business events, functions and wedding. La Bodgullia space is in the basement, Salon Ambassador is the largest room catering for up to 200 dinner guests and Pintor Fortuny on the fifth floor has natural light and a terrace. The swimming pool and rooftop terrace can also be hired for functions.
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24-hour front desk
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Air-conditioned public areas
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Audio-visual equipment
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Babysitting or child care (in room, fee)
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Ballroom(s)
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Banquet facilities
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Bar/lounge
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Barbecue grill(s)
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Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Business services
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Catering
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Cell phone rental
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Coffee in lobby
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Coffee shop or caf?
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Complimentary newspapers in lobby
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Computer rental
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Concierge services
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Conference room(s)
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Cribs available
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Currency exchange
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Doorman/doorwoman
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Dry cleaning service
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Elevator/lift
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Exhibit space
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Fitness equipment
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Internet access in public areas - high speed
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Internet access in public areas - surcharge
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Laundry facilities
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Massage - treatment room(s)
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Medical assistance available
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Meeting rooms(s) (small groups)
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Multilingual staff
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Number of rooms: 105
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Parking (surcharge)
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Parking garage
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Patio
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Poolside bar
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Porter/bellhop
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Restaurant(s) in hotel
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Rollaway beds
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Room service (limited hours)
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Safe-deposit box - front desk
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Sauna
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Secretarial services
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Smoke-free property
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Spa or sauna
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Steam room
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Swimming pool - outdoor
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Tour assistance
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Turndown service
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Wake-up calls
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Wedding services
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RECREATION
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The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Aerobics nearby
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Basketball nearby
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Bicycle rentals nearby
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Billiards nearby
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Golf - driving range nearby
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Golfing nearby
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Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
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Playground nearby
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Pool table nearby
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Racquetball/squash nearby
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Running track/path nearby
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Scooter/Moped Rentals on site
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Skydiving nearby
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Swimming on site
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Volleyball nearby
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Yoga nearby
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POLICIES
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Tax of 7% is not included in the price but will be added at the time of payment. Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy. Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply. There are no room charges for children 2 and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians. Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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Check-in time is Noon
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Check-out time is Noon
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Pets not allowed
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