LODGING
Modern luxury design hotels are no longer a rarity in Barcelona. Here
are two choices for you to consider. Both are centrally located to Las
Ramblas, where much of the high life and night life can be found.
The Olivia Plaza is a 4-star Boutique Hotel opened in
2006 and located in Plaça Catalunya, right in the city
center. It is just a few steps from shopping, tour
buses, the financial center, and the best museums and restaurants. A 15 minute walk takes
you to a small port where you can rent a
boat or stroll near the water. If you expect the finest, this is the place for you.
Definitely book the Superior Terrace
option. There are just 4 exclusive
rooms in this category. It features the
best accommodations and a terrace.
Magic and luxury marry to offer a memorable stay with the best of Barcelona
at your feet. This is lodging you must try.
Guide
To Barcelona...
By Linda Kissam
B
arcelona can claim to have it all: premium wines, extraordinary restaurants, an alluring climate, inspiring architecture, a multitude of beaches and excellent shopping. There’s several ways to experience Barcelona
and its abundant choices. It’s my take that the luxury route is the best one.
Barcelona is known as one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations,
and for good reason. With a bit of planning and a few days to soak in its
stunning diversity, this is the place to be to experience wild and wonderful architecture, world class museums and galleries, high-end lodging and impressive shops, wines and cultural activities. Barcelona boasts
some of the most innovative cuisine in the world. Go here to drink wine
in lively bars, savor the taste of Spain at traditional tapas restaurants, and
soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant and cosmopolitan Catalan city.
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Casa Camper is located just 10
minutes from The Olivia Plaza in the
heart of the Raval. You’ll enjoy the close
proximately to trendy bars and restaurants, and you are just walkable minutes away
from the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Centre of Contemporary Culture and the Las Ramblas.
This is the perfect hotel to base yourself to explore the city.
It is ranked #1 of 522 hotels in Barcelona by TripAdvisor. There are
only 25 rooms, 5 on each floor. Book a suite. The Camper Suites (37
square meters) offer two different spaces integrated in the same room
and only divided by a sliding door. The bedroom faces a vertical
hanging garden and an additional room, the ‘mini-lounge’, features
a second flat screen TV, a hammock, a sofa, a working table, and a
balcony onto Elisabets Street. Also , don’t miss the top view terrace.
Because it is has so few rooms, you must book in advance. People who love this place, book over and over again. It is not your
typical high end looking hotel, but it is definitely a high end experience. Casa Camper provides a wide range of complimentary services: Wi-Fi throughout, a business center, a to-order full breakfast and
buffet, and - surprisingly -