Located between the “Plaza de España” and Gran Via Avenue, the surrounding area has a rich cultural offering and connections to anywhere in the city. It is in the heart of the shopping and entertainment district, close to the new Las Arenas shopping mall, and within easy reach of Catalonia’s National Museum of Art (MNAC), the Olympic Stadium/Palau St. Jordi and the harbour.

Enrique Escofet, General Manager of Crowne Plaza – Fira Center, commented: “This hotel will allow guests to experience the best of Barcelona. Easily accessible from the airport, within no time at all guests will be absorbed by Barcelona’s museums, shopping and restaurants.”

Guests can spend time relaxing in the Piano Bar, Scruples, sampling Mediterranean cuisine of the El Mall restaurant or enjoying the varied menu of L’Aria restaurant, which also hosts a daily buffet breakfast.

The hotel also offers a Sleep Advantage programme including wake-up calls, designated quiet zones and aromatherapy products. The 24-hour business centre accompanies meeting rooms, a new Club Lounge and free premium WiFi. All guests can enjoy the sauna, gymnasium and swimming pool.

Tom Rowntree, Vice President Brand Management Upscale & Luxury Brands, Europe, IHG, concluded: “We’re delighted to open our first Crowne Plaza in Barcelona, a city frequented by both leisure and business travellers. Situated right in the centre of the entertainment district, this hotel enables guests to get the most out of their trip to Barcelona and experience its cultural highlights. With 83 Crowne Plaza hotels in Europe and a further 12 hotels in the pipeline, this is a testament to the strength of the Crowne Plaza brand.”

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