Oriente (Special) Hotel | BARCELONA Spain | Online Hotel Reservation

Oriente is a popular three star hotel situated in the city's main shopping and commercial area, close to the famous Liceo Theatre and the Gothic Quarter. The seafront is also close by. It is only 12 km to Barcelona airport and a 5 minute walk to the nearest metro station. Oriente has a charming and beautiful facade, which is traditional with many small balconies overlooking the entrance. The 2 first floors are framed within tall arches and in between them are beautiful, coloured carved figures. The lobby is medium in size with traditional furniture and decor. Golden and white columns support a wonderfully adorned ceiling from which a spider-lamp hangs.This historic building has been completely renovated and offers 142 comfortable and spacious rooms with complete bathroom facilities, desk, chair, safe, direct-dial telephone, security safe and television with cable connection. The decor may seem old fashioned but adds to the uniqueness of the hotel. This hotel does not offer double beds. Room service is provided and pets are welcome. The hotel restaurant is open only for breakfast and is probably the most beautiful part of the hotel. Tables are placed around an inner circle adorned by captivating chandeliers. A marvellous skylight lets in exterior light and traditional Spanish cuisine is served. The banquet and conventions rooms can be used for business meetings, product launches or private hire. Guests do not need to worry about parking with a public car parking only 100 metres away. Guests also have the use of a laundry facility and where possible a wake up service is available. Additionally services include elevators for all guests to have easy access to all levels, a car rental desk, fax/photocopy service and babysitting on request. This is the most popular tourist hotel in town so book up or miss out. One of the oldest hotels in town and at the moment under renovations till the end of 2006, although some rooms have already been finished.