Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Hotel Claris in Barcelona


Today we'd like to feature the wondrous Hotel Claris in Barcelona.


This contemporary 5-star G.L. (Gran Luxe) hotel was built within the former 19th C. Palace of Count Vedruna, and offers guests classic old world style. It is located in one of the finest areas of Barcelona, on one of the best shopping blocks in the city



  • Only 1 block from the Paseo de Gracia, a block made famous by Antonio Gaudí’s two most distinctive buildings, the Casa Batlló and Casa Milá

  • A short walk to the Plaza Cataluña, Las Ramblas, and the Gothic Quarter (old section of the city)

  • In the old section, visit the Cathedral of Barcelona (13th C.), La Boquería Market (7th C.), Gran Teatre del Liceu (1847 Opera House), Frederic Marés Museum, Olympic Port & Aquarium, Picasso Museum

  • 10 minutes by taxi to the Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc, Museum of Catalán Art, Miró Foundation

  • Metro Station: Passeig de Gracia - 2 blocks away

  • Train Station: Sants - 10 minutes by taxi or metro

  • Airport: 15-20 minutes by taxi (12 km)


Visit our site on Hotel Claris for more information and some amazing photography.


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