Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 13 kilometers (8 miles).

Trains and taxi cabs are available for transfer from the airport to the center of Barcelona. The Aerobus service also takes passengers into central Barcelona from both terminals.

The metro system connects the hotel with the rest of central Barcelona within 15 minutes. The metro station closest to the hotel is Plaça Catalunya. There is also a wide choice of buses. The hotel can order black-and-yellow taxi cabs on request.

Breakfast Buffet - The hotel’s buffet is the envy of many passers-by on busy Las Ramblas as it is one of the only places to eat that looks directly over one of Barcelona’s most famous street. Situated on the first floor it seats 45 for buffet breakfast only.

Amenity highlights: The Aparthotel offers self-catered accommodation with all the necessary conveniences, such as a 24-hour desk, childcare (fee), and laundry room. The first floor breakfast buffet has a long window looking directly onto the busy Las Ramblas, while the Passatage de les Rambles runs through the building and offers direct access into Plaça Vila de Madrid and the back streets of the Gothic Quarter.

Insider tip: The roof terrace offers fantastic views of the cities skyline, including Montjuic and the gothic cathedral. There are also sun-loungers and a shower to cool off under.

The hotel offers a dry cleaning services but for day-to-day laundry there is a room with two washing machines and tumble dryers. Rooms come with the necessary cleaning utilities, but guests wishing to avoid such tasks while on holiday can arrange for a daily cleaner (fee).