Hotel Zenit Borrell  

In Barcelona’s financial heart on the corner of Calle Mallorca in Eixample, steps from Avenida Diagonal and Hospital Clínic. Three metro stops from Plaça Catalunya and La Rambla, a short ride to Sants station, Fira and the Palace of Congress, and about a 15-minute drive from Barcelona–El Prat airport.

A sleek, four-star downtown Barcelona hotel with 74 rooms (26 singles, 47 doubles and 1 suite) opened in 2004 and styled for relaxed city stays. Rooms are air-conditioned and carefully decorated with modern touches, flat-screen TVs, minibars and bathrooms that include showers, complimentary toiletries and some bidets. The vibe is polished and simple—good for both leisure and short business breaks.

Seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center to stretch after a day of sightseeing. 24-hour reception, on-site parking/garage, tour desk and concierge services make getting around easy. Laundry, dry cleaning and car rental are available, plus an elevator for accessible access—wake up to buzzing Eixample mornings and head straight out the door.

Conference and meeting rooms, a banquet hall and a business center support events and corporate stays. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the hotel and there’s an Internet terminal for quick desk work.

Restaurante Mares serves modern Mediterranean dishes, with a stylish bar and a café for coffee and casual bites. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily (including gluten-free options) and are served on weekdays and weekends at set times; limited room service is also available.