Hotel El Avenida Palace. 4 star hotel centrally located in Barcelona just a few steps from elegant shopping street Passeig de Gracia and Barcelona's central square Plaza Catalunya. Built in 1952 and extensively renovated in 2006. Grand and historic hotel with impressive staircase and marble columns. Many famous guests have stayed at the Avenida Palace, including the Beatles in 1965. Rooms are elegant and air-conditioned, soundproofed with satellite TV, carpeted floors, minibar, work desk and a safe. Enjoy meals and snacks at the Café Gran Via Restaurant which serves Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy a drink at the lounge bar. Free Wi-Fi available in all areas and rooms. Other facilities include hairdressing salon and massage service, as well as a business centre and 7 function rooms to accommodate 25 to 300 people. Total 151 rooms.