APSIS ARANEA

The modern, eight story Hotel Apsis Aranea is located Barcelona's central Eixample district, 100 meters from Gaudi's monumental Sagrada Familia Cathedral. The 84 guestrooms are characterized by simple modern décor in neutral colors, with dark wooden floors and plenty of natural light. All rooms feature air conditioning, minibars, Internet connections and cable television. Bathrooms include bathrobes, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can soak up the sun and take in city views from the rooftop solarium, or relax with a drink in the bar or in front of the television in the spacious lobby lounge. With simple contemporary décor and plenty of natural light during the day, the hotel restaurant offers modern Mediterranean cuisine and an informal atmosphere. Open around the clock and free to hotel guests, the business center features computers with Internet access and free daily newspapers. The 24 hour front desk offers free tourist information and city maps and staff can help make reservations for restaurants and theaters in the city. Drivers will appreciate pay parking nearby and guests can take full advantage of Barcelona's cycle paths by renting bicycles at the hotel. Tetuan metro station is 200 meters from the hotel's doorstep and from there guests can link to destinations all around the city. Two more famous Gaudi buildings, La Pedrera and Casa Batllo, as well as the Passeig de Gracia and central Placa Catalunya are all approximately one kilometer from the hotel. Barcelona Airport (BCN is 10 kilometers from the hotel. There are train services from the airport to the city center every 30 minutes. There is also an Aerobus service to Plaça de Catalunya every 12 minutes. From Placa Catalunya, take the metro to Tetuan, which is about 200 meters from the hotel. Alternatively, the hotel has a private van that can carry up to seven people and costs 75 Euros. Email the hotel in advance with flight times to arrange pick up. A taxi from the airport to the hotel costs 25 Euros.