The enthralling city hotel has its own special ambience. It was opened in 1992 in a nineteenth century palace and consists of 7 floors and a total of 120 rooms of which 80 are doubles and 40 are suites. The hotel's facilities include a refined lobby, a 24-hour reception with a safe, a currency exchange desk, lifts, a café as well as a bar and a hairdressing salon. In addition, there is an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area, a conference room, an Internet terminal as well as car parking facilities and a garage (available for an additional fee). Furthermore, room service and laundry service as well as medical assistance are also available. The Best Of Claris Hotel In
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Rooms The hotel offers 124 luxurious rooms including 3 Suites, 18 Junior Suites, 14 Duplex and 4 Large Duplex, with unique works of art like Indian sculptures, etchings ordered by Napoleon or antique furniture. All sound-proofed rooms have air-conditioning and heating, direct-dialing telephone, 3 phones per room, mini-bar, CD player in rooms, TV, Canal Plus, Satellite TV and Pay-per-view, 24h room service, safe deposit box, exotic wooden floors, ancient furniture and art pieces. Restaurant There are three different venues:
Restaurant Claris for exclusive breakfasts and to organise your private dinners.
Then it has the East 47, a very private area with two really different ambience:
The cocktail-bar with its warm 'cool and fashion' atmosphere with gentle music and a 70s touch, 'Chill Out Sessions'. Alternatively, the restaurant is a fusion exclusive venue, linking the brilliant Andy Warhol's art with exquisite gastronomy and trendy music. You can taste sushi, cod, game, fresh caviar, etc...
Finally, during the summer, the clients can enjoy a fantastic view over Barcelona, take a dip in the swimming-pool, and enjoy a modern, fun and fine gastronomy in the restaurant 'La Terraza del Claris'. Exterior The neo classic facade of the Vedruna palace is a balanced and true design of renaissance inspiration according to the style of 19th century Barcelona. The facade has been preserved and completely restored. Lobby A large lobby, with exquisite and delicate decoration very in tune with the rest of the property. General A landmark in Barcelona which also offers wireless high-speed internet access, business center with ADSL internet connection, sauna and gym, courtesy car 'Smart', swimming pool and solarium, a lavish and profuse ancient Egypt art collection, and free access to the Barcelona Egyptian Museum. dv 08/05
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*Air-conditioned In Common Areas *24h. Reception *Money Exchange *Café *Bar-s *Restaurant -s *Public Internet *Laundry Service *Car Park *Reception Area *Safe *Lift-s *Hairdresser *Conference Room *Restaurant - Non-smoking Area *Room Service *Medical Service *Garage
Important places near the hotel: Located in the city centre, near the commercial and financial area. The hotel is situated 50 m from Paseo de Gracia, near Plaza Cataluna, La pedrera, Casa Batilo. Nearest station/ metro: 100m to Paseo de Gracia. Nearest exhibition centre: 1 km to Feria Montjuic. Nearest Airport: 10 km to El Prat.
