There are wonderful districts in Barcelona where you will find pleasant hotels at very reasonable rates. In this post you will find brief descriptions of two five star hotels in Les Corts.
Hotel Princesa Sofia is a recognized luxury hotel in Les Corts. It is located in the shopping area of Barcelona. This five star hotel offers several facilities and services such as daily newspaper, voice mail, soundproof windows, connecting rooms, tea and coffee machine and free mini bar, among others.
Hotel Princesa Sofia, which has access for people with reduced mobility, gives you the opportunity to rent a car in the same establishment. You can also play tennis or relax in its sauna or Jacuzzi. The Video Club service of this hotel is very good since it has numerous movies available so that you can rent one and watch it in your guest room. This hotel also offers: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, garden area, news stand, garage and meeting rooms. Its address is Plaza Pio XII 4.
Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I is another very good option since it has more than 400 well equipped guest rooms that are divided into Standard, junior suite, Euro suite, presidential suite, royal suite and there is also an executive floor in this establishment. Rey Juan Carlos I offers the expected services and facilities from a five star hotel. You can enjoy relaxing Turkish bathes and take advantage of the hotel’s outstanding business centre and free parking facilities. This hotel is just 15 kilometres away from golf courses and 5 kilometres from the city centre of Barcelona. Its address is Avenida Diagonal Nº 661-671.
You will find other luxury five star hotels in Les Corts such as Hilton Hotel Barcelona and Hotel Melia Barcelona.
Spanish is one of the official languages in Barcelona and for this reason it is often advisable to sign up for intensive Spanish certified courses.
If you want to learn Spanish in a different way, you can travel to Argentina and also enjoy climbing Mount Aconcagua that in the province of Mendoza.
Author: Viviana Gómez
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January 6, 2009 - Categorizado en Accommodation in Barcelona, Hotels in Barcelona
Les Corts is a beautiful district in Barcelona which is in the Northern part of the city. 
It is divided into three neighbourhoods: Les Corts, Pedralbes and La Maternitat Sant Ramon.
Les Corts was an independent village but, at present it is a quarter in Barcelona where you can admire remains of the old village. There are great attractions in this neighbourhood such as the Plaça del Carmen but the most visited site in this district is the football ground of Fútbol Club Barcelona.
There are various sites to visit in Les Corts as well as in its surrounding areas such as Sarrià -Sant Gervasi , Eixample and Sants-Montjuïc.
Visit Barcelona and have the time of your life, you will find numerous things to do. There are excellent hotels in Barcelona as well as shops and other interesting sites. This  tourist destination in Spain is waiting for you.
Remember that Spanish is one of the official languages in Barcelona but, you can do intensive Spanish certified courses and you will find multilingual staff in most of the hotels and shops in this destination.
Author: Viviana Gómez
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December 26, 2008 - Categorizado en Neighborhoods of Barcelona, Tourism in Barcelona
This is an outstanding tourist attraction in Barcelona. 
It is not completely open since part of it is under restoration. There you can see the restored façade which is beautiful. Although tourists and locals can see parts of this building, it is worth visiting.
The Palau Guell is considered one of the most luxurious buildings in Barcelona which was designed by Antoni GaudÃ. It is close to the Ramblas, which is another wonderful tourist attraction. This palace was built between 1886 and 1888 with the best materials available at that time. Its entrance doors have the initials of the owner (E and G).
In the interior of this palace you can appreciate its fabulous decoration which shows the excellent taste of the architect, Gaudi, who also designed various windows and other elements. The Catalan architect, Gaudi, is widely recognized for its fantastic works.
It must be said that the Palau Guell is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The address of this tourist attraction in Barcelona is Carrer Nou de la Rambla Nº 3.
Spanish is one of the official languages in Barcelona but if you don’t speak it very well don’t worry since you can do intensive Spanish certified courses.
This tourist destination in Spain has other wonderful buildings that you should visit. But if you are planning your next vacation and you are also looking for adventure, we recommend you to travel to Mendoza, Argentina where you can enjoy fabulous Aconcagua expeditions.
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December 23, 2008 - Categorizado en Arts and culture in Barcelona, Tours in Barcelona
Barcelona is a wonderful tourist destination in Spain that is full of attractions. For this reason and because it has a lot to offer its visitors, thousand of tourists visit the capital city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
In this post you will find a brief description about the Barrio Gotico, which is among the most important and interesting tourist attractions in Barcelona.
The Barrio Gótico is located in the centre of the old city of Barcelona where you can visit the Cathedral of Sana Eulalia and many other interesting sites.
It is characterized by the numerous medieval buildings since the Barrio Gótico is the Medieval centre of the city. From La Rambla to Via Laietana, this wonderful neighbourhood offers different things to do that you shouldn’t miss the chance to enjoy.
The labyrinthine street plan of the Barrio Gotico is a warm invitation to come and explore each corner of this fabulous point in Barcelona. Among the most visited sites in the Barrio Gótico we can mention: Tapineria and Sots-Tinent Navarro, Portal de l’Àngel, Els Quatre Gats and Plaza Real.
This beautiful neighbourhood is worth visiting. You will also find excellent hotels in Barcelona which are located in this neighbourhood and they offer numerous services and facilities. For example, Petit Palace Opera Garden Ramblas is a pleasant four star hotel which is highly recommended.
Remember that Spanish is one of the official languages in Barcelona and that you can do intensive Spanish certified courses.
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December 19, 2008 - Categorizado en Neighborhoods of Barcelona, Tours in Barcelona
Barcelona is full of tourist attractions that are worth visiting. Parc del Laberint d’Horta is one of them. It is a beautiful park that was created by Dominico Bagutti, an Italian who loved nature.
This wonderful park that was created in the 18th century is characterized by its interesting labyrinth, which gives the park its name.
You can appreciate different artistic sculptures which are in various parts of the park. In the garden you will find beautiful flowers and plants where you can take great pictures.
Fantasy and classical music concerts are organized in this park by the town council. They take place in June and July. However, you shouldn’t miss the chance to enjoy the park’s unique beauty at any time after 10 a.m.
There are great parks in Barcelona, a fabulous tourist destination in Spain, such as Güell, Ciutadella and Guinardó, among many others.
Since Spanish is one of the official languages in Barcelona, it is advisable to do intensive Spanish certified courses.
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December 17, 2008 - Categorizado en Arts and culture in Barcelona, Parks in Barcelona
