Location. The Hotel Del Mar is located on Plaza Palacio in Barcelona, Spain, within 500 metres of the Barceloneta area, Picasso Museum, and Church of Santa Maria del Mar. Barceloneta metro station is 50 metres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Situated between the Gothic Quarter and the old port area, the Hotel del Mar is housed in a grand listed building. Guests arriving by car will appreciate parking nearby the hotel, and laundry facilities are available on site. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can advise on local sightseeing.

Breakfast is served daily in the Hotel del Mar's breakfast room (surcharge).

Guestrooms. The 72 guestrooms are air- conditioned and include satellite television, safes, and hair dryers. Decor is simple and modern with glass- topped desks and fabrics in soft moss tones.

Room Types:

Single room:   One double or two twin beds. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone and safe. Bathroom with bath and hairdryer.

Twin / Double Room:   One double or two twin beds. Air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone and safe. Bathroom with bath and hairdryer.

Driving Directions: From Barcelona Airport (BCN): Distance to Hotel Del Mar is 25 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. There is an Aerobus service operating to Plaça de Catalunya every 12 minutes, costing 6.50 EUR for a return ticket. Take the metro from Plaça de Catalunya to Barceloneta station, which is 50 metres from the hotel. There is a train station a short walk away from the airport terminals. The RENFE train runs between the airport and Barcelona's centre every half an hour. The fare is 3 EUR for a single ticket. There are taxi ranks in front of the terminal buildings, and the fare to the city centre is approximately 25 EUR. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The integrated metro and bus system in Barcelona is a cheap, efficient way to explore the city. Validate tickets in machines prior to boarding.