Located in the L¿Eixample suburbs, near the Passeig de Gracia and the vibrant heart of Barcelona, the Catalonia Passeig de Gracia offers a great and convenient sanctuary for families, small groups and couples, who are seeking a pleasant Catalonian experience. The hotel itself is in close proximity to various local area attractions and points of interest, being within easy travelling distance of such wonderful destinations as Antoni Gaudi¿s fairy-tale like structures of Casa Batlló and the La Pedrera, to name but a few. Furthermore, the local metro and other public transport services open up access to the rest of the city, including its many parks, monuments, museums and beaches. The Catalonia Passeig de Gracia itself boasts a contemporary decorative design style, aimed at generating a welcoming, family friendly environment. There are 74 guest rooms, all of which have independent heating and air-conditioning, giving all guests full control over their room¿s climate. Additionally all the rooms also come furnished with; satellite plasma television, desk, Wi-Fi, telephone, minibar, and en-suite private bathroom with hair dryer. Beyond the rooms themselves, the hotel also offers a fabulous outdoor swimming pool and solarium for those seeking to reap the benefits of the fine Mediterranean weather as well as a fully equipped fitness centre. For on-site food and drink venues the hotel¿s restaurant offers a menu with a range delicious dishes and delicacies. Further hotel conveniences include a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff that can provide help touristic and other information on top of dry-cleaning, laundry and limited hour room service.