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General Description
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Location. The historical Gran Hotel La Florida is located on Mount Tibidabo in Barcelona, Spain. The hotel is within seven kilometres of the city centre. Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 20 kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Built in 1925, the Gran Hotel La Florida is painted white and affords spectacular views of Barcelona, the Pyrenees, and the Mediterranean Sea. The interior combines tiled and wooden floors, elaborate Art Nouveau-style railings and modern metal sculpture. The hotel operates a complimentary shuttle to and from Barcelona. L'Orangerie is Gran Hotel La Florida's award-winning gastronomic restaurant with its own terrace and well-stocked wine cellar. The menu features grilled monkfish tail and lamb cooked in clay. Miramar Bar serves fresh juices, cocktails and salads by the pool, with stunning city and sea views. The Lobby Lounge offers snacks and drinks. The hotel also has its own poolside nightclub. Conference rooms are available, as is wireless Internet access (surcharge) in public areas. The Gran Hotel La Florida has a gym, steam room, sauna, and beauty and massage treatments. The spa has a 37-metre stainless steel indoor-and-outdoor pool with sundeck. Bicycle rental, hiking and birdwatching are all available nearby and staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tour assistance. Guestrooms. Gran Hotel La Florida has 74 spacious guestrooms with Art Nouveau-style furnishings and soft neutral colours. All rooms have mountain and valley views, satellite television, high-speed Internet connections, minibars and safes. Rustic marble bathrooms have separate baths and showers, with complimentary toiletries, heated floors and bathrobes. Expert Tip. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) the hotel was used as a military hospital. In the 1950s it was popular with wealthy Catalans as a summer retreat, and Ernest Hemingway stayed here. |
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Overview
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Look down on the Catalan capital from this elegant hotel’s unbeatable position, 500 metres up Mount Tibidabo. In this exceptional setting you can relax in the spa before dining on gourmet cuisine.
The 5-star Gran Hotel La Florida is one of the most prestigious venues in all of Barcelona. Its hillside location allows you to see virtually the whole of this cosmopolitan city in one panoramic view, with the glistening Mediterranean Sea beyond. Enjoy these views in the warm sunshine from the hotel’s decked sun terraces and gardens.
Inside this grand, historic building you will find a state-of-the-art spa and wellness centre – ideal for relaxing after a day’s sightseeing. Unwind with a workout or session in the Turkish bath before cooling off in the jacuzzi or magnificent 37-metre, stainless steel swimming pool, both indoor and outdoor.
Finish off the night in style with a candlelit dinner at the L'Orangerie Restaurant, where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine served to the backdrop of the city’s lights. |
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Attractions
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Cancellation Policy
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Reservations must be cancelled by 24 hours prior to arrival 13h00 local Hotel time. Guests who do not cancel by above time will be charged for a 1 night stay. In case of No-Show, guests will be charged for a 1 night stay. In case of Earl |
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Checkin Time
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3:00 PM |
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Checkout Time
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12:00 PM |
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Dining
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Property Has 2 Restaurants On-Site
Meal Plans Included in Rates
Meal Plans Available At Property -
Buffet Breakfast Plan 28.00 Eur
Room Only Plan
Additional Meal Plan Description -
Room Only Eur 0.00 Valid As of 2006 Buffet Breakfast
Eur 28.00 Valid As of 2007
L Orangerie
Type of Restaurant - Full Service Restaurant
Type of Cuisine - Mediterranean
Meals Served - Breakfast - Brunch/Buffet - Lunch - Dinner
- Dessert
Hours -
from 0700hrs To 1100hrs Mon-Sun
from 2030hrs To 2300hrs Mon-Sun
Restaurant Description -
With Its Outdoor Terrace Overlooking Downtown Barcelona
and the Mediterranean Sea, L Orangerie is As
Breathtaking To the Eye As It is Blissful To the
Palate. Bathed in Warm Tones and Intimate Atmosphere,
This Exquisite Restaurant Re-Interprets Classic
Catalan, Spanish, and Mediterranean Flavours, Creating
Deliciously Innovative Dishes. To Complement Your Meal,
Our World-Class Wine Cellar Features an Exquisite
Collection of 350 Varieties. With Breathtaking Views,
Brilliant Cuisine and Impeccable Service, Dining At
Lorangerie is Truly a Feast For the Senses. Price
Range 60eur-90eur Aprox Attire Smart Casual
Entertainment Discrete Background Music Non-Live
Reservations Required No Pets Allowed
Lobby Lounge
Type of Restaurant - Bar/Lounge
Type of Cuisine - Mediterranean
Meals Served - Lunch - Dinner
Hours -
from 1000hrs To 0200hrs Mon-Sun
Restaurant Description -
a Touch Quieter Than the Miramar Bar, Yet Just As
Elegant and Inviting, Our Lobby Lounge Suits Any Mood.
Here, you Can Relax in Refined Ambience While Sipping
Tea, Coffee, or a Glass of Wine. Should you Develop a
Craving, the Wonderful Tapas Menu is As Diverse As It
is Delicious. Whether you Are Gathering With Friends or
Leafing Through a Favourite Book, This is the Perfect
Spot To Unwind. Price Range 10eur-30eur Attire Smart
Casual Entertainment Discrete Background Music Non-Live
Reservations Not Required
Miramar Bar
Type of Res |
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Location
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Near Centre - Mountainside |
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Location Description
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Ideal for romantic nights, honeymooners and quiet stays, this hotel is one of the most beautiful places of Barcelona due to its astonishing perspectives, strategic position, the comfort, and its facilities such as indoor/outdoor stainless steel infinity swimming pool heated, 24h complimentary fitness-centre. There is also complimentary steam rooms (hammam and caldarium), sauna, hydrotherapy tub and pressure showers as well as the Zen Zone Spa with treatment rooms and therapeutic massages. 09/07 dv This is an historic chateau, first opened in 1925 as a luxurious hotel until the beginning of the Civil War in 1936. White painted, revamped, restructured and enlarged since then, it is now an exclusive landmark with 5 levels sun terraces and gardens overlooking the city and the sea. The hotel is located on the top of Mount Tibidabo, dominating the city of Barcelona with spectacular views over the town and the Mediterranean sea and close to Parc Guell. The centre is about 9km away. A complimentary morning-evening shuttle bus on request can take guests until Passeig de Gracia. If you get there by car you will be arriving into the city on the A-7 motorway. From there take the Ronda de Dalt. Get off at exit number 6, if coming from Llobregat, or exit number 5 or 6 if coming from Besos. Follow the signs indicating Tibidabo, or search for L'Arrabassada road, since hotel is on the left before the park. |
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Rooms
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Deluxe Room Mountain View-One king or two double beds. Large windows open to city/sea/mountain view. High ceiling. Spacious wardrobe. Large-screen plasma satellite TV that swivels. Minibar. Wireless and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Bathrobes, slippers. In-room safe. Large marble bathroom with heated floor, separate shower and tub, heated towel rack, Etro designer toiletries, and handmade stone sink bowl.
Junior suite-One king bed or two twin beds. Desk. Wireless Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe.
Deluxe room Sea View-One king bed or two twin beds. Sea view. Desk. Wireless Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe. |
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Transportation
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HOTEL PROVIDES ITS GUESTS WITH A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
BUS WHICH OPERATES FROM 10AM IN THE MORNING UNTIL
19.45PM. SHUTTLE MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE AND OPERATES
FROM THE HOTEL TO A MEETING POINT IN THE CITY LOCATED
BETWEEN AVENIDA DIAGONAL AND PASEO DE GRACIA VERY
CLOSER TO THE MAIN SHOPPING AREA AND TOURISTICAL PLACES.
FREE SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION FROM PROPERTY TO CITY CENTER
AVAILABLE
TRANSPORTATION FROM PRIMARY AIRPORT TO PROPERTY -
TAXI - IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIND TAXIS OUTSIDE THE AIRPORT
TO COME TO THE HOTEL. THE APPROXIMATE COST WILL BE OF
30EUROS. A TAXI CAN BE BOOKED ALSO FROM THE HOTEL TO
GO TO THE AIRPORT. MUST BE ADVICED 20MIN BEFORE. RATE
IS APPROXIMATELY 30EUROS.
LIMO - A PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM EL PRAT AIRPORT COULD BE
BOOKED WITH A MERCEDES CLASS E CAR AT A RATE OF
99EUROS NOT INCLUDING 16 PERCENT TAX. TRANSFER OUT
AVAILABLE ALSO FROM HOTEL TO EL PRAT AIRPORT WITH THE
SAME CONDITIONS AND RATES.
RENTAL CAR
TRANSPORTATION FROM CITY CENTER TO PROPERTY -
TAXI - IT IS POSSIBLE TO BOOK A TAXI TO GO TO THE CITY
CENTRE ADVISING 20 MINUTES BEFORE. APPROXIMATE COST
WILL BE OF 20 EUROS.
LIMO - 4 HOUR DISPOSITION CITY TOUR WITH A MERCEDES
CLASS E CAR AND A PRIVATE DRIVER COULD BE BOOKED FROM
THE HOTEL. THE COST WILL BE APPROXIMATELY FROM
264EUROS-16PERCENT TAX NOT INCLUDED.
RENTAL CAR - ANY CAR TYPE IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT.
BUS OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION - BUS STOP IN FRONT OF THE
HOTEL. AFTER THE BUS YOU SHOULD TAKE THE TRAM TO
VALLVIDRERA AND FROM THERE TAKE THE TRAIN TO CITY
CENTER. |
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Services
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Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Bicycle Rental, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included |
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General Facilities
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Entire property is air conditioned, Historic building, Lift/elevator, Access for disabled, Credit card accepted, Garden, Private parking, Covered parking, Limousine service, Shuttle service from and/or to the airport, Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station, Shuttle service, Rent a car in the hotel, Baby sitter, Internet/Email services, Music, Bar, Lounge bar, Pool bar, Restaurant, Laundry room, Laundry service, Shoe polishing service, Gift shop, Beauty salon, Hairdresser, Beach umbrellas and deck loungers, Currency exchange, Room service - 24 hour, Room service - full menu, Front desk - safety deposit box, Front desk - 24 hour, Front desk - fax service, Concierge, City tour, Newspapers, City guide, City maps, Tourist information, Luggage room, Multilingual staff, Conference room, Meeting room, Meeting lounge, Simultaneous translation, Secretarial service, Interpreting service, Banqueting service, Outdoor swimming pool, Indoor swimming pool, Heated swimming pool, Gym, Fitness center, Sauna, Steam bath, Turkish bath, Solarium, Massages, Hydrotherapy shower, Hydromassage Jacuzzi, Health center, Air conditioning, Individually controlled air conditioning, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Baby cots/cribs available, Room terrace/balcony, Rooms with sea view, Rooms with view, Ironing facilities on request, Hairdryer in each room, Electronic safe, Non-smoking rooms available upon request, Mini bar, Direct dial phone, Telephone in bathroom, Dial-up Internet access, High speed Internet access, Radio, Satellite TV, Pay-Per-View, Facilities for disabled people, Desk, Groups welcome, Congress facilities, Meals for groups, Bike rental, Wireless Internet access, Valet service, Wireless Internet connection in the entire property |
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Activities
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Sauna, Fitness Centre, Golf Course (within 3 km), Solarium, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Jacuzzi, Hiking, Turkish/Steam Bath, Hammam, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool |
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Room Facilities
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In-room safe (accommodates laptop), Hair dryer, Desk, Climate control, Pay movies, Premium bedding, Window opens, Voice mail, Rollaway beds, Cribs (infant beds) available, Premium TV channel(s), Internet access - wireless, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Bathroom telephone, Internet access - high speed, Turndown service, Minibar, Multi-line phone, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Housekeeping (daily), Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Air conditioning, Television, Smoking rooms, Separate bathtub and shower, Slippers, Makeup mirror, Internet access - surcharge, Extra towels/bedding in room, Electronic/magnetic keys, Child care (in room, surcharge), Television - Satellite service |
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