Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel

Location. The high-rise Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel is located in the Diagonal financial district of Barcelona, Spain. The hotel is one block from the Royal Palace and two blocks from Barcelona Football Club's Camp Nou stadium. Gaudi's La Pedrera, the Gothic Quarter and the lively promenades of Las Ramblas are within four kilometres.

Hotel Features. The Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel occupies a modern tower with 19 floors. The marble-floored lobby is decorated with a blue-and-white colour scheme, and has a high ceiling with a chandelier. Guests can relax with complimentary newspapers in one of the lobby's several lounge areas. Concierge staff can provide information on Barcelona attractions and exchange currencies. There are onsite shops and a hair salon.

Contraste restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine in three dining areas. A la carte, buffet and set menu options are available. The ground-floor restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks are on offer in the hotel's indoor bar and poolside bar.

The Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel offers 28 meeting and banquet rooms. Wireless Internet access is available (surcharge) throughout the hotel.

The hotel has an indoor pool. The spa offers saunas, a spa tub, hydrotherapy treatments, beauty services and in-room massage treatments (surcharges apply). The fitness room features large mirrors, weights and exercise machines. Guests can work out in the 24-hour 'mini gym'.

Guestrooms. The Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel's 500 climate-controlled, sound-proofed guestrooms are decorated in soft tones with dark wood furnishings. Rooms have wireless Internet access (surcharge), video games consoles, minibars and safes.

Expert Tip. Hotel staff may be able to help with tickets for games at Barcelona Football Club's Camp Nou stadium, two blocks from the hotel.