Paul Ruff

Can anybody recommend a good hotel in barcelona near the centre <BR> <BR>Thanks in advance <BR> <BR>paul

Paula

Hotel Colon is right in the center. Make sure to get a room facing the Cathedral -- the inside ones are rather depressing. <BR>Utill International Colon <BR>7 Avenida Catedral <BR>34-93-3011404 <BR>Fax 34-93-3172915

Clare

Hotel Le Meridian - an excellent hotel and within walking distance of everything

Micaela

My personal favorite is the Condes de Barcelona (a 4*). Beautiful rooms -- great service.

Ann

Yes, we stayed at the Hotel Colon in Barcelona and it is great! If you are there on a Sunday, the people dance their traditional dance, La Sardana, right infront of the Cathedral, which faces the Colon! <BR>Ann

shari

The majestic is wonderful. On Passeig de Gracia. Great locations, nice rooms. a 4 star hotel near shopping, eating, transportation.

ilisa

I loved the Colon. If you can't get a room facing the Cathedral (which are more expensive), ask for one on the 5th floor. They all have wonderful balconies. Sure the view isn't the best (we had rooftops), the balcony was so restful with its plants and hammock. On Saturdays and Sundays around 5:30pm or so, the locals gather in the square, as Ann mentioned, to dance the Sardana. It is a wonderful experience.

Erica

If you'd like yet another suggestion, we liked the Duques de Bergara - modern, with lovely amenities. Just off the Plaza Catalunya (metro stop) and at top of Las Ramblas. Easy walk to Gothic Quarter.

Surlok

Paul, <BR> <BR>The Claris is an exceptionally good, and centrally located design hotel. It's at Paseig de Gracia, on the corner of Pau Claris. It's small, has a rooftop pool, and even a small Egypian Museum. Other nice hotels, centrally located are the Avenida, the St. Moritz, Majestic, Condes de Barcelona, Havana, Alexandra, and Inglaterra. <BR> <BR>Surlok