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Hotel AC Barcelona

Hotel AC Barcelona  - Main Entrance
 Reservation Information For The Hotel AC Barcelona

AC hotels group has a huge number of establishments, 5 in Barcelona alone, however this Hotel AC Barcelona is their flagship, the hotel they believe is their greatest to date - this should give you an idea of what to expect. It is clear from the moment you step into the hotel that a lot of attention has been paid to design, the use of space and colour. This is never more apparent than on the planta natura which is 700 metre square of space set aside to relax and rejuvenate you, and from where you can see the beach which is a short walk away. The Hotel AC Barcelona is also unbeatable in its location for business purposes. It is the only hotel that is directly connected to the International Convention Centre (CCIB), and has an underground passage to the Forum Building.


Hotel AC Barcelona Facilities

One of the best features of this hotel is to be found on the 14th floor. There you will find the planta natura, which consists of a spa overlooking the sea, an outdoor swimming pool, 3 Jacuzzis, a hydro-massage area, a normal massage room and a gym. There is also a café with healthy snacks. Apart from the café there are 2 other eateries, a 24hr restaurant called A´Dalt and another café. All the hotel’s features are of avant-garde design, you will find no hint of the traditional here. The Hotel AC Barcelona has its own underground parking and easy access for the disabled.


Business Facilities at Hotel AC Barcelona

More than anything this hotel is ideal for business, not only because of its privileged location but it also has an impressive business centre. The business centre comprises of 13 meeting rooms with a top capacity of 530 people. The rooms are all open plan and thus let in a lot of natural light. The centre has its own reception area and facilities (e.g. photocopying, fax ) All the rooms are fully equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and Wi-Fi technology.


Rooms

All together there are 368 rooms, 240 of which are standard rooms. These all have a free mini-bar, internet connection, sound system, and many rooms at the top of the hotel have gorgeous views out onto the beach. The 128 business rooms and suites have their own reception area and lounge should you wish to hold informal meetings. The décor of the rooms continue the hotel’s knack for good design with an oriental influence. The bathrooms are black marble and have a hairdryer, bathroom supplies and interestingly a soap the shape and texture of a golf ball which is meant to provide a massage as you wash!


Hotel AC Barcelona Location

view from the main entrance from the Hotel AC BarcelonaThe Metro stop Maresme Forum is 10 minutes walk away, and will take you into the centre of the city in 25 minutes so your sight-seeing and cultural immersion trips are only a short ride away. Nearer to home you have the beach a 5 minute walk behind the hotel. Opposite the hotel is a large new complex called Diagonal Mar which consists of all types of shop, restaurant and entertainment. The Forum area is relatively new and already built up with hotels and businesses, however the government has made an effort to keep as much greenery as possible. A 2 minute walk away is the Diagonal Park which is a thoroughly pleasant place to have a walk or rest on some of the modernist wave-style benches.


Facilities in the location of the hotel AC Barcelona

Banking, eating and clothes shopping are all well catered for in the Diagonal Mar complex opposite. If you want to buy your own food, and maybe have a picnic on the beach, then there is also a hypermarket in the complex. At night you may want to try a little further a field. The Olympic village is a short taxi ride away and has all sorts of different bars and clubs, and even an Irish pub if you don’t want to miss the game.


How to travel from the airport to the hotel

A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes and cost around 25 -30 euros depending on traffic and luggage.

The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Passeig de Gracia station, in about 25 mins and costs 2.60 Euros for a single ticket. You then have to change here for the yellow line metro. Your nearest metro stop is Maresme Forum and the hotel is a short 5 minute walk from the metro.

The Aerobus costs 4.05 Euros and will also take you to Placa Catalunya in just over 30 minutes. At Catalunya you need to catch the Green line metro to Passeig de Gracia and then change again for the yellow line metro to Maresme Forum and the hotel is a short 5 minute walk from the metro.


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 Reservation Information For The Hotel AC Barcelona


In a nutshell

The Hotel AC Barcelona just oozes good quality! Perfect for the business traveller, but it’s proximity to the beach and notable range of facilities make it a good option for the tourist who doesn’t want to stay in central Barcelona


Hotel AC Barcelona - 4 star hotel
Passeig Taulat, 278

Metro: Maresme Forum (Yellow Line, L4) 5 mins


Rack Rates:

Double for single use: 100 euros
Double: 170 euros
Junior Suite: 309 euros
Business Room: 438 euros
(7% tax not included)

Price depends on availability of rooms

 


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