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Hotel Facilities

Lobby area of Attica 21 Barcelona Mar Hotel

As you walk into the hotel, the reception is on your left, and on the right is an airy, comfortable lounge. Be sure to have a look at the rack of mini-cards that will give you discounts on everything from restaurants to nightclubs. The hotel has its own car park, although the street is quiet and hotel patrons are free to park there subject to availability of space. The restaurant is called La Torre d L'aigua and serves up Mediterranean cuisine every night. There is also a small swimming pool on the roof, room service and a laundry service to save you having to search for a dry cleaner. Plus the Hotel has bathrooms and lifts for people with a disability.

Business Facilities

There was a good mix of tourists and business people when I visited the hotel. However, should you be in Barcelona on business, then Hotel Attica 21 Barcelona Mar has 3 conference rooms to offer. They are fully equipped with internet and telephone lines and can hold from 15 - 50 people depending on the formation you want.

Rooms

Hotel Attica 21 Barcelona Mar has 75 rooms. Each room has air-conditioning, a safe, mini-bar, satellite TV, internet and a hairdryer in the bathroom. As you would hope in a 4 star hotel, the rooms are of a good size. You could definitely "swing a cat" in them, and decorated in neutral hues. The only problem is that the hotel doesn't really have good views (the rooms at the front of the hotel look out onto a concrete basketball court) and also none of the rooms have much natural light. However, as you're so close to the beach, I don't expect you will be spending much time in your room.

Hotel Location

Nova Mar Beach

The Hotel is situated in one of Barcelona's new districts, which is still in some parts under construction. You are a 20 minute metro ride away from the centre of Barcelona, so if you want to be in the middle of the sight-seeing and history of the city, then this may not be the place for you. However on the plus side, the government has invested a lot of money into this area so you will have many facilities you need at your fingertips, and everything from the parks to the hotels are modern in design. It's close to many of Barcelona's beaches, Mar Bella and Platja Nova and the metro stop, Selva de Mar is a short 10 minute walk away.

Facilities in the location of the hotel

There is a bank with cashpoint right under the hotel, and several more just up the street. There is a pharmacy at no. 12 if you are unlucky enough to have any ailments during your stay (you can buy almost every medication at the pharmacy). If you get hungry as well, there is a tempting fresh fruit and veg shop a 3 minute walk away at number 13-15. Slightly further afield, but still only a 15 minute walk away is the sprawling Diagonal Mar complex which has everything from top-class restaurants, small cafes, a supermarket and every type of shop you could want.

How to travel from the airport to the hotel

The advanced booking transfers below are independent of the the public transport system. This means if there is a public transport strike these services will continue to operate as normal and you will not be affected by the strike action.

Bus shared transfer from BCN Airport to designated drop off points

Price Single: €12.99
Price Return: €25.98

Book at least 48 hours in advance.

This service is the cheapest of the bus transport services from Barcelona airport to the city centre.

You would need to make your way to a meeting point at Barcelona airport. This service drops you off at designated drop off points. You would then need to make your own way to your hotel from there.

This service needs to be booked at least 48 hours before you need it but preferably a week before you need it. It is best to book early to ensure availability especially during peak tourist seasons from April to September.

Private transfer from BCN Airport

Price Single: €39.93
Price Return: €79.86

Book at least 48 hours in advance.

With a private transfer service the driver will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point given to you on the booking voucher. You will be travelling in one of the following car types (or similar): Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Citroen C5 or Peugeot 407. The driver will help you with your bags to the vehicle and then drive you to your hotel.

This service needs to be booked at least 48 hours in advance but preferably a week or two before you need the service to ensure availability.

Business class private transfer from BCN Airport

Price Single: €67.19
Price Return: €134.38

Book at least 48 hours in advance.

This is the highest quality private transport service specifically for people wanting a business-class quality service. This service is more expensive than the other transfer services however you will be travelling in a higher quality vehicle than a regular private transfer. Mercedes vehicles are used and will be one of the following: Mercedes E Class, Minivan Mercedes and V Class Mercedes depending on the number of people in your group. The driver will be dressed appropriately for a business environment - dark suit and white shirt and will assist you with your luggage. The pickup point at the airport is specified on your booking voucher. This service is suitable for business clients, VIP pick ups or if you have a special occasion.

This service needs to be booked at least 48 hours in advance but preferably a week or two before you need the service to ensure availability.

Public transport transfer options

Via Taxi A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes.

Taxi Fare: €30.00 - €35.00

Via Train The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Passeig de Gràcia station, in about 20 minutes. You then have to change here for the Yellow Line Metro to Selva Del Mar and the hotel is a short 10 minute walk from the metro.

RENFE Train Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €4.60

Via Bus The Aerobus will also take you from the Airport to Catalunya station. The journey time is around 30 minutes. From Catalunya you have to change here for the Green Line Metro to Passeig de Gràcia and then change onto the yellow line metro. Your nearest metro stop is Selva Del Mar and the hotel is a short 10 minute walk from the metro.

Aerobus Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €5.90

Car parks near Hotel Attica 21 Barcelona Mar

In a nutshell

There is nothing fancy about Hotel Attica, but it's comfortable and more personal than some of the ultra-modern establishments in the area. The easy-access to the beach is a plus point, as is the roof top swimming pool, if you just don't want to get sandy. I think any sort of visitor to Barcelona, who doesn't mind being out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, would be happy here.

Attica 21 Mar
Carrer Provencals, 10
08019 Barcelona, España.

HB-004340

Metro: Selva de Mar (Yellow Line, L4)

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