Discover one of the most historic hotels in Barcelona

Hotel Granvia first opened its doors in 1935, offering luxurious accommodation in a refurbished 19th century palace. Its original owner, Doña Dorotea de Chopitea y Villota (1816-1891), was one of Barcelona’s most active and influential residents, and collaborated significantly to the construction of the Tibidabo Temple, the Sant Joan de Déu and Sacred Heart Hospitals, and many other religious, educational, and public health institutions in her time. Her philanthropy earned her the honorary title “Mother of the Poor,” and in 1983, she was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II.

One of the highlights of the palace, originally built in 1870, is the grand staircase, which culminates in a columned gallery and stained-glass vault, the Don Bosco hall and its 500m garden-terrace. Each room in Hotel Granvia is completely unique, and fitted with 19th century furnishings and décor. Throughout its long history, the hotel has served as the setting for various films, television shows, and reports, among them Rafael Alcázar’s “The Greek Labyrinth,” an adaptation of Manuel Vázquez Montalbán’s novel of the same name, and Antoni Ribas’ “The Burned City,” set in Barcelona at the turn of the century, and starring Joan Manuel Serrat.

To celebrate its profound involvement in Barcelona’s history, Hotel Granvia invites you to dine at H1898 Restaurant, located in the historical building on the Ramblas that was once the site of the Philippines Tobacco Company, and now hosts the luxurious Hotel 1898.

The 75th Anniversary package includes:

• 2 nights at Hotel Granvia (one double room, with breakfast included)
• Complimentary bottle of wine to welcome you
• Dinner for two at H1898 Restaurant (tasting menu)

Book now and come Celebrate Hotel Granvia’s 75th Anniversary with us!

Fashion as seen by Outumuro

Hotel Granvia is one of the favourite sets of the photographer

Under the heading “Outumuro. Looks” Disseny Hub Barcelona has put on display more than 200 images by fashion photographer, Manuel Outumuro. The retrospective exhibition, which can be seen until 25 April, covers twenty years of the photographer’s career

 All the top Spanish models have posed before Outumuro’s lense, such as Laura Ponte, Judit Mascó and Martina Klein, whose first photo was taken by him. “We are practically family” he said.

International models have also posed for Outumuro, including many famous figures, such as Penélope Cruz, Rossy de Palma, Alaska, Diane Kruger and Luz Casal, among many others.

Manuel Outumuro fuses the spirit of classicism with a search for elegance, an elegance which portrays femininity in its truest form. The photographer is drawn towards women’s fashion and the only job he ever rejected was taking photos of jeans. His images are timeless, though the photographer tells us that he works without looking for a particular style. “I take photos as I feel them” he says.

Outumuro’s influences are vast, from Harper’s Bazaar magazines of the forties and fifties to the world of cinema and literature.

Hotel Granvia commemorates this year its 75th anniversary. Stablished on 1935 in the former Palace of Serra-Chopitea family (built in 1870), this hotel has been part of Barcelona’s history and has seen all the majors events of the last century in the city. Its unbeatable location next to Passeig de Gràcia and Plaza Catalunya ensures the best of Barcelona to all its guests.

What: Outumuro. Looks
Photographic exhibition
Where: Disseny Hub Barcelona
Montcada, 12 - Ciutat Vella
When: until April 25th, 2010

Valentine’s Day in Barcelona

Enjoy a romantic weekend in Barcelona with our nine hotels

 A visit to Barcelona with your special someone is the perfect opportunity for romance, surrounded by spectacular architecture, urban landscape, the Mediterranean Sea, an unbeatable climate…

In 1797, a British publisher issued The Young Man’s Valentine Writer, which contained scores of suggested sentimental verses for the young lover unable to compose his own. Núñez i Navarro Hotels today perfectionates this manual, with our Valentine’s Day packages and Romantic getaways.

Our nine hotels in Barcelona city center offer you a perfect location and excellent service, ensuring the most romantic weekend for you and your sweetheart.

Discover now our promotions and book your romantic stay in Barcelona!

Lovely Christmas time at Granvía Hotel

My family and I lodged in your facility from 23 to 27 December 2009. If I spent a lovely Christmas time it was also because of the excellent standards of the Granvía Hotel. Apart from the cost-effectiveness convenience, I very much appreciated the warm welcome and the friendly approach of your staff. The Hotel has a lot of precious historical decorations, with a lovely huge living room on the first floor (where we took fantastic pictures) and internet facilities in two areas. Our two double rooms were nice and clean, with old style furniture and appliances but very cosy and functional. It is located in a strategic position, very practical for all tourists: the underground station very near, Catalunya square and the Ramblas behind the corner. Plenty of choices for breakfast, with an excellent traditional jamón! We would recommend it to both youngsters and families. It was a bit sad to leave…and we will certainly come back!

Le Voci, Januar 2010.

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Best Location Award to Hotel Granvía

Granvia Hotel has been awarded the “Prime Location” by Venere.com users worldwide.

Its location, next to Paseo de Gracia and within 5 minutes walk to Plaza Catalunya makes it an ideal hotel to visit Barcelona.

Venere is a trademark of Expedia, the largest online travel company in the world with presence in over 55 countries.

Built in 1870 as a palace for the Serra-Chopitea family, the building that hosts the Granvía Hotel was converted into a hotel in 1935.  Today it still stores countless pieces and works of art from the 19th century, making it at once a distinguished, elegant and unique hotel.

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It was very pleasant staying at the Granvia.

Dear Jose,

We are back in the US and want to thank you for our visit to the Granvia.  I just filled out a review for Trip Advisor.

It was very pleasant staying at the Granvia.  Your location is a real selling point.  Make sure to emphasize it to people.  It saved my husband and me a lot of travel time being so close to everything.  I have a bad knee which makes my mobility difficult, and being at the Granvia facilitated my access to things I wanted to see.

Our visit with our son, who is studying in Barcelona, was also made easier for him and us because he could easily travel from the Para lel to the hotel.

I will recommend Granvia to those who are traveling to Spain.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mary DeChillo, Nov 09 | www.hotelgranvia.com

Jean Bouin Race

The Jean Bouin Race was started in Barcelona in 1920 by a group of journalists and sports promoters who were athletics enthusiasts, namely Josep Anton Trabal, Lluís Meléndez and Rossend Calvet, who named the event after the legendary French athlete, Jean Bouin, who was the runner-up in the Stockholm Olympics of 1912, holder of various world records between 1911 and 1913 and killed in action during the First World War.

Since then, this classic Catalan and Spanish athletics event, has never stopped inspiring local athletes as well as runners from around the world. The only time it was not held was during the Spanish Civil War, between 1937 and 1939, and, owing to specific problems at the time, between 1955 and 1967.

The event is unique in what it offers, as it is the only one to include a great variety of races and which has been adopting further categories year after year

In all, the Jean Bouin is made up of 13 races of various categories and distances - including one for people with disabilities in wheelchairs and another for people who have had organ transplants. The best known is the Open Race, open to anyone, Federation runner or not.

It will be held on 29 November 2009. Online entries can be made until 12 midnight on 25 November, though the period could close before should the maximum number of 5,000 participants set by the organisers be reached.

The Open Race will go through Paral·lel avenue and Gran Via, making our Hotel Barcelona Universal, Hotel Granvia and Hotel Soho Barcelona balconies and windows the perfect places to see runners from.

More inf@: Jean Bouin Race ..::.. Jean Bouin in Wikipedia

Hotel Granvia: A wonderful introduction to Barcelona

The Hotel Granvia gave us a wonderful beginning for our 14-day Mediterranean Cruise.  The central location gave easy access to most of the popular tourist sites and saved us lots of precious time prior to boarding our ship.  Above all, the hotel itself was a wonderful introduction to Barcelona.
The breakfast was ample and absolutely beautiful.  Mr. Gomez and other hotel staff were very helpful and polite.  They even assisted in sending my CPAP breathing machine to the ship after a taxi driver failed to unload it at the ship disembarkation.

I would agree with Rick Steves and highly recommend the Hotel Granvia for your stay in Barcelona. We were very happy with our stay at the Hotel Granvia.  The hotel is representive of Barcelona and Spain.

Experience sent by Ronald Royuk, Aug 09.

MotoGP Catalunya Circuit de Montmeló

The Motorcycling World Championship comes to Barcelona with the thrilling Gran Premi de Catalunya this next weekend June 12th-14th. Come along with your friends or relatives to encourage your favourite riders.

The Catalunya Moto GP is one of the most popular of the World MotoGP Championship. Held at the Circuit de Catalunya, in Montmeló near Barcelona, it attracts holidaymakers and race fans alike. Drawing crowds of 100,000 the atmosphere is always electric.

World Moto GP 2009 has already visited Qatar, Japan, Jerez, Le Mans and the Italian Mugello and this weekend will be in Barcelona, before going to the Dutch Assen.

The Circuit has seventeen grandstands, three of which are under cover, and offers plenty of services for an unforgettable stay.

The Catalan Grand Prix features also twenty giant screens, so that you enjoy a live-experience and don’t miss a detail of the race. Giant screens are viewable from everywhere in the public areas, even the pelouse.

How to get to Circuit de Catalunya Montmeló:

• Sagalés Bus: The coach company Sagalés and the Circuit have arranged a service to take spectators to the Circuit by coach during the Grand Prix. Coaches leave from downtown Barcelona, at the junction between Passeig de Sant Joan and Diputació St., and arrive at the Circuit’s East Area. www.sagales.com
• RENFE trains: During the Grand Prix days, thousands of passengers stop at the Montmeló railway station, which offers a more completed service during the rush hours. There is a 20-minute walk from the railway station to the Circuit. www.renfe.es

In order to enjoy the Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix and have a nice day at the Circuit, we recommend you to wear sunglasses, suntan oil, cup and comfortable shoes. More info at Circuit de Catalunya Official Website.

Our nine centrally located hotels in Barcelona offer you a fantastic choice for your stay in the city. Take advantage of our summer rates and relax at the terraces and swimmingpools before and after the MotoGP. All our staff will be happy to assist you on your booking and providing information about Gran Premi Catalunya MotoGP. Other reasons to choose Barcelona are the 5km of beaches in the city and the fantastic cultural offer of the Catalan capital.

Núñez i Navarro Hotels. Barcelona, always.

Lovely Stay - Gran Via Hotel

“We chose this hotel because of its charm and location and it did not disappoint us. We stayed here at the beginning of August and everything was great. We had a large triple room that was quiet and always very clean. The location was perfect, we were close to everything - Placa Catalunya,metro, tourist info center,� La Rambla, Gothic Quarter, great shopping and restaraunts. Very safe neighbourhood. All of our research for a nice hotel paid off. It was a great value and we would stay here again.”

Comment posted by Dennis Corrie in September 2007.

Hotel website: www.hotelgranvia.com

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