Hotel Colon Barcelona

Location. The traditional Hotel Colon Barcelona is located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, Spain. The hotel is 500 metres from the bustling Las Ramblas promenade and one kilometre from the beach. The nearest metro stations are Jaume I, Urquinaona and Liceu. Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 16 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Named after Christopher Columbus, the Hotel Colon Barcelona is a six storey 1950s building facing Barcelona Cathedral across a tree lined square.

Leading off the lobby, the smart La Carabela de Colon restaurant has parquet flooring and a tiled panel depicting Columbus' ship. It serves a buffet breakfast (surcharge), and Mediterranean themed specialities, such as paella Parellada, for lunch and dinner. The restaurant's terrace overlooks the cathedral's spires.

The Hotel Colon Barcelona has two meeting rooms with a capacity of 60 and 150 guests respectively. Both rooms can be combined for larger functions, and have wireless Internet access.

Staff at the Hotel Colon Barcelona's 24 hour front desk can exchange currency and give sightseeing advice.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Colon Barcelona's 145 guestrooms are decorated in bright colours with separate seating areas. All rooms have satellite television, high speed Internet connections (surcharge), minibars and safes. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Every December, there is a Christmas market in the square next to the Hotel Colon Barcelona, with stalls selling local festive specialities and gifts. During the summer there are special events and concerts here.