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Balmes (3*)

Balmes (3*) is an economy class hotel, situated next to Paseo de Gracia, is located in the Eixample area. A location 25-kilometers from the airport makes this hotel perfect for international travelers. Guests will enjoy easy access via the metro to a myriad of historical, cultural, and tourist attractions, including the Ramblas, Born Quarter, the Olympic Village, and La Sagrada Familia Church. The Liceo Theatre, Guell Park Gothic Park, and the Picasso Museum, are only a stroll away. The hotel features 100 cozy rooms that are adorned with standard amenities, and a distinctive color scheme that uses neutral hues to promote peacefulness. The Balmes Hotel is perfect for travelers that want central city accommodation for a reasonable price.

Overview

The Balmes Hotel Barcelona is another hotel in the impressive Derby Group that is well-known for smart, well-designed hotels. The Balmes, has an excellent location, very near both Passeig de Gracia, lined with designer shops and architecturally stunning buildings, and leafy, café- filled Rambla de Catalunya. The hotel is quite elegant, with African masks and tribal textiles filling the lobby, and a pool outside.

Standard

100 bedrooms designed for you comfort. Quality and peace overlooking the garden from the private terrace of some top of the range rooms. Facilities include Totally soundproof, Air-conditioning / heating, Direct telephone line, Mini-bar, TV with Canal Plus and satellite channels, Safe box, Wireless Internet access, parquet flooring in all rooms and Hairdryer.

Balmes (3*) Restaurants

Choose the Balmes restaurant for your gala dinners and receptions, right in the centre of Barcelona and with fresh, seasonal cuisine. Bar Bal is a welcoming bar to enjoy an aperitif, eat a la carte, have an afternoon coffee or relax at the end of the day.

Balmes (3*) Activities

After an exhausting day, you can have a refreshing dip or relax on the sun bed beside the swimming pool.