Barcelona quick stop - need easiest overnight situation
Oct 12th, 2004, 06:42 AM
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Barcelona quick stop - need easiest overnight situation
Just found out today 10/12, we fly into Barcelona late on 10/23 and board a cruise afternoon of 10/24. I usually have time to do research on hotels, transfers, etc. But, this time, I'm in a panic. A deleriously happy serious panic . . .
Neither of us sleep well on planes, and after almost 24 hours of flying, I fear we'll be zombies by the time we get through customs. Therefore we need a SIMPLE situation.
Does the airport have a "day room" situation? We only need a room/hotel for about 6 hours so we hate to blow $200-$300 just to get cleaned up and ready to board ship.
Is there such a thing as a budget hotel ($100 or so) with shuttle service near the airport? If not, how is the EASIEST, MOST SIMPLE way to get to a budget hotel?
I've looked on the various sites and haven't found anything that looks like what we're needing.
It would help some if I could arrange transport to the hotel BEFORE leaving home. Does anyone have a suggestion about how to do that?
Thanks so much. You guys always come to my rescue!
Neither of us sleep well on planes, and after almost 24 hours of flying, I fear we'll be zombies by the time we get through customs. Therefore we need a SIMPLE situation.
Does the airport have a "day room" situation? We only need a room/hotel for about 6 hours so we hate to blow $200-$300 just to get cleaned up and ready to board ship.
Is there such a thing as a budget hotel ($100 or so) with shuttle service near the airport? If not, how is the EASIEST, MOST SIMPLE way to get to a budget hotel?
I've looked on the various sites and haven't found anything that looks like what we're needing.
It would help some if I could arrange transport to the hotel BEFORE leaving home. Does anyone have a suggestion about how to do that?
Thanks so much. You guys always come to my rescue!
Oct 12th, 2004, 01:32 PM
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you can take the train from airport to the SANTS station.. then stay there at the Sants hotels. there are a few business hotels above or across the street from station.
i have seen many at www.hotels.com... will say "sants" in hotel title name.
a few.. 3 star..ABViladomat.. 87 euros
4 star..Barceló Sants.. 147 euros.
some other websites may have others.
i have seen many at www.hotels.com... will say "sants" in hotel title name.
a few.. 3 star..ABViladomat.. 87 euros
4 star..Barceló Sants.. 147 euros.
some other websites may have others.
Oct 12th, 2004, 01:49 PM
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stanberry,
Check Bookings.org web site, which gives you the option of searching for a hotel near El Prat, besides showing you photos of the hotels:
http://www.bookings.org/country/es.html
Check Bookings.org web site, which gives you the option of searching for a hotel near El Prat, besides showing you photos of the hotels:
http://www.bookings.org/country/es.html
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The other suggestions are good. Another consideration, without knowing your age/etc, is to take the Eurobus. It is a very efficient, inexpensive and convenient service that leaves from directly in front of the domestic and international terminal. It makes approximately 3 or 4 stops in the center of the city. One stop is along Grand Via, placa d'Espanya and placa Catalunya. I found a map on line prior to my trip to Bcn in June. This would give you many more hotel options in the lower range.
Have a great cruise!
Have a great cruise!
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