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Aribau, 33 First Class Historical Hotel 12 kms to the nearest airport (barcelona airport) 3 minute walk to the nearest metro station (universidad) 1 km to the nearest station (gracia) 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 2 km to the nearest fair site (facia barcelona) 3 km to the nearest beach

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location
Boutique and design hotel aimed to gays and lesbians although hetero friendly, as they like to be described, is located in the heart of Barcelona. The area where the hotel is situated is known as the Gay-xample, offering a vibrant gay and hetero atmosphere, only five minute walking distance from Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, the Plaza Catalunya and the fashionable Passeig de Gracia. The nearest underground station is Universitat.
pleasenote
Free entry to a modern and complete gym as well as the marvellous Spa.
general
This is a unique, genuine and very stylish gay&lesbian orientated hotel where the design stands out by itself. The Sky Bar by Axel, a new bar on the terrace with stunning views, has a large pool, solarium, jacuzzi, gym and cocktail bar. Here you may find parties, art exhibitions and shows. The Ground Bar located on the ground floor and opens during evenings, with good tasting cocktails and mixed to the rhythm of a DJ. The hotel also offers conference rooms, library and business center (08/10dv)
lobby
Medium in size, white painted with mosaic-tiled style floor. It includes a chill out area and the cocktail bar.
exterior
The hotel occupies an attractive 19th century building, white painted, a classic in the Eixample area. Some rooms from all floors have beautiful balconies that evokes the typical essence from the Modernist century.
restaurant
The Kitchen by Axel Restaurant offers Italian-Mediterranean cuisine.
rooms
All rooms have been recently renovated, medium in size, and have their own personality responding to an exclusive avant-garde design. Soundproof and air conditioned rooms with king size beds, flat screen TV and connection with internet, WiFi, safe and an iPod player available. Naughty and funny amenities. Interior rooms are with shower while the exterior with bathtub. Its new 500 m Spa Centre includes a heated pool with water circuit, fitness room, experience showers, sauna and hammam.

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Room Facilities

Air conditioning
In-house movie
Hairdryer
Internet via television
Connection for laptop
Mini bar
Satellite television
Television
Voltage

Hotel Facilities

Business centre
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Disabled facilities
Early check-in
Gymnasium
Indoor pool
Lifts
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Room Service
Sauna