Europark Hotel review

We just came back from Barcelona after having stayed at the hotel Europark, … and we are already missing this hotel and that lively town of Barcelona.
We stayed 3 nights at this hotel and I can only recommanded it warmly to everyone who intends to go to Barcelona. The hotel is very central, 5 mn walk from luxurious Passeig de Gracia, and less than 10 mn walk from Plaza Catalunya.
Breakfast was very good and the room very cosy, and luxurious for the price. The staff was very professional and helpful,… well I’m just waiting to go back there…

Nous revenons juste de Barcelone après avoir séjourné à l’hôtel Europark… et Barcelone et cet hôtel nous manquent déjà… Nous sommes restés 3 nuits et je ne peux que recommander chaudement cet hôtel qui est central, 5 mn à pied de Passeig de Gracia et moins de 10 mn à pied de la place Catalunya. Le petit-déjeuner était très bon et la chambre très belle et luxueuse pour le prix. Le personnel était professionnel et avenant… Je n’attends qu’une chose c’est d’y retourner….

Lewandowski, January 2012.

Hotel Granvía of Barcelona opens New Website

The Granvia Hotel, located in the Eixample district and one of the best locations of Barcelona’s: Passeig de Gràcia, Gran Via and Plaza Catalunya, just launched its new website.

Built in the 19th century as a bourgeois palace, the hotel first opened its doors to guests in 1935. The Granvia Hotel offers 53 rooms, all unique, some are triple and family rooms, its still feature original furnishings and décor, which lend it elegance, class and distinction that set it apart from other hotels in Barcelona.

Developed in collaboration with IMS TravelClick, the new website of Hotel Granvía offers you iStay2.0 booking engine, allowing you to conveniently make your reservation online with immediate confirmation of price and availability.

Barcelona 100 Souvenirs by Barcelona City Council

We’ve all strolled down the Rambla, touched the Canaletes Fountain, visited Parc Güell and other sites in the city known in every guide book. And yet, even the most famous of these have stories few of us know about. Fancy discovering them?

One of these is “Barcelona 100 Souvenirs“, published by Barcelona City Council. It pays tribue to the our city’s souvenirs and icons, through a route that puts the emphasis on curiosities. For example, did you know that the tradition of celebrating Barça’s titles at the Canaletes Fountain dates back to the 1930′s? As radios were not yet commonly used in those days, a newspaper would announce the results on a board next to the fountain.

You will also discover that Gaudí, the master of wrought iron technique, made the “Margallons“, iron gates decorated with palmetto-leaf designs, at the Casa Vicens, in the heart of Gràcia, part of which was moved to the entrance gate at Parc Güell; or that the origin of the current City Hall building goes back to the “Saló de Cent“, a 14th-century Gothic structure where the city’s hundred representatives would meet.

Snowflake’s movie & Barcelona

The film Snowflake (Floquet de Neu) was formally presented at Barcelona Zoo, the event being attended by the actors Elsa Pataky, Clàudia Abate and Joan Sullà. The presentation of Snowflake signals the start to the 120th anniversary celebrations the Zoo will be giving in the coming year.

The film combines 3D animation and real images and a dream-come-true once had. The film is expected to be released in as many as 30 countries around the world.

Elsa Pataky plays the Witch of the North in the film. The Witch is the only one who can change the colour of the hair of a Snowflake who feels different and rejected by his companions for being an albino gorilla. That is why Snowflake has no qualms about escaping from the Zoo to go and find her.

The film not only shows Barcelona Zoo but also the city’s other places, such as Tibidabo, Parc Güell, Passeig de Gràcia and the old quarter of Sarrià.

“This film raises the Barcelona brand“, announced the Mayor of Barcelona, Xavier Trias, who had the privilege of seeing the film.

The film brings Snowflake back to life at cinemas this coming 23 December.

Hotel Europark review: The staff were very helpful and friendly

We stayed here for 5 days in October and would certainly recommend this hotel for its high standards and location. We just had room only and there are lots of bar/cafes close by to get a continental breakfast for very little. After a long day sightseeing we used the “room service” menu in the bar restaurant area and found it suited us well. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Heather & Don, December 2011.

The Shopping Night Barcelona 2011

The success of the first edition of The Shopping Night Barcelona means it is back with more to offer than in 2010. Because on Wednesday 30 November, 90 shops on Passeig de Gràcia and neighbouring streets, from Carrer de Casp to Carrer de Rosselló, will be waiting for you to buy, taste and enjoy the city’s main shopping district.

They will be open from 8pm until midnight so Shopping Night participants can go in and do some shopping, although there will be things going on until 1 am. It will be a special night then, as the evening of 30 November is when the Christmas lights will go on for the first time.

Apart from shopping at participating shops, on Shopping Night you will be able to visit cultural amenities like the Pedrera and the Museu Egipci, enjoy activities out on the street, parties in the most exclusive hotels and restaurants in the area or win one of the prizes in this year’s draw.

What’s more, this time round you will find a public area called Open Village, between Carrer d’Aragó and Carrer de València, opposite Bulevard Rosa, with fashion, design and gastronomic items on show.

Barcelona is a marvellous city for the shoppers, for that reason book now your stay at Núñez i Navarro Hotels and benefit automatically from our Autumn Promotions in Barcelona.

Jazz review: Would recommend and would definitely stay again.

Would recommend and would definitely stay again.Stayed here for 2 nights prior to a cruise we were taking for our 15th wedding anniversary and it was a great experience. We were booked in for a standard room but were upgraded to a larger room on the 8th floor.
English speaking front desk staff all of them were really friendly and helpful and the hotel is modern, clean and comfortable, large bed, large safe, hardwood floors, open window balcony, good working air conditioner, awesome roof top experience. In our room we had a kit too, toothpaste, razor, shaving cream – which was great considering our luggage with our toiletries was delayed.
This hotel was perfect for a short stay in Barcelona. Central location close to the metro station, main strip and lovely restaurants and cafes, but far enough from the nightlife to get a good night’s sleep. Have stayed in another hotel which was a “four” stars-the walls were thin and you could hear people in the hallways. That is not the case at Hotel Jazz.
The 3 days/2 nights we were at the Hotel Jazz, there was a protest happening and a Marathon. Front Desk placed signs by the elevator to advise all guest they would need more time if needing a taxi to get to airport and or port. This was very helpful to plan your day. I also liked the fact to use the elevator you had to place your room card in to access a floor. For security reason only guests had access to hotel.
Note: European outlets – ask the front desk to borrow a converter.

Tonya, November 2011.

We chose to stay at Hotel Europark

We chose to stay at Hotel Europark from so many choices available, and after looking at the pictures which show how attractive this hotel is. However the web pictures do not tell the full story and convey the experience of meeting the wonderful staff. Every one of them are happy to be of assistance and to go out of their way to be helpful. When my wife had to go into hospital the staff were so supportive and sympathetic to me, and the help I received at that time was a great comfort to me. Thank you all very much, and I hope that my wife and I can return to the Hotel Europark very soon.

Experience posted by NRobertson, Sept. 2011.

We would recommend the Hotel Europark to other travellers

We recently spent 4 nights at the Hotel Europark. Our stay was very enjoyable. The hotel was initially chosen as we were looking for somewhere with a pool and Tripadvisor comments recommended this as a good choice. The hotel was very quiet and comfortable, located close to the Metro and supermarket for essentials and the staff were all very helpful. Our rooms were great and housekeeping looked after them well. We would recommend the Hotel Europark to other travellers.

Mark, Jenny, Alan, Joy. Sept’2011.

I’d most certainly wish to return at Europark Hotel

It was our second stay at this wonderful hotel. Strengths of this hotel are:

- Its central location in relation to both the historical center and as well as the business districts of Barcelona.
- Highly comfortable and well equipped rooms with a very neat room service
- A varied breakfast buffet with an accurate, pleasant service
- A very friendly and efficient organization at the reception desk
- ICT facilities
- The stunning roof terrace with its surprising view of the surrounding neighborhood

An absolute must for those who want a carefree stay in a bustling metropolis.
I’d most certainly wish to return at Europark Hotel.

Frank, Sept 2011.

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