Barcelona

[rach912]

After finding out the other day that my other half would like to visit barcelona I thought I would take him there for a long weekend in july but I need help....by my own admission I am sooo fussy when it comes to booking hotels. Can anyone suggest a nice hotel to stay prefereably as close to the centre as possible. I would like it to be as romantic as possible as have never had the chance to take him away as a suprise before. I don't mind paying that bit extra for somewhere extra special either, basically just want somewhere totally wonderful, not asking to much am I !!!! Also where can I find the best priced flights.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[mystress]

Hi Rach(el?),

This link:~

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/hotels/4-star-hotel-barcelona.html

will help you with Central Barcelona Hotels.

Don't forget it's VERY hot in Barcelona in July,also the Spaniards don't eat until late(like 10pm onwards!)

Have a Great Time!

[mystress]

PS Check out Expedia on:~

http://www.expedia.co.uk/Default.asp?CCheck=1&

For cheap flights,they also do Hotels too!

[netibiza]

If you want central Barcelona then go to the area of  Las Ramblas or El Corte Ingles but be wary as some hotels can be sleazy.

[Xollob]

HRS is excellent for booking hotels online. I've been using them for years and never had any problems.

[cupra]

I've stayed in the Tryp Apollo which is about half way in between the Ramblas and the Olympic park, both walkable if you fancy it, but it's also right next to a metro stop which is the best way to get around. It cost us about �80 a night but it's a very modern, clean and firendly place (with aircon) so good value in my opinion.

I've also stayed in the Crystal Palace which is about 5 mins north of the Place Catalunya - about the same price and a nice place too. 

Some friends have stayed in a hotel in the Place Catalunya, but they were a little critical of how noisy it was in the early hours!