Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chic & Basic Ramblas
Boasts serious design cred, particularly in the lobby with its vintage
decor.
NEED TO KNOW
Price Ranges
These € signs indicate the price of a double room per night during high season. Prices
include private bathroom unless otherwise stated.
€less than €75
€€€€75 to €200
€€€
€€€over €200
Room Tax
Virtually all accommodation is subject to IVA, the Spanish version of value-added tax,
at 10%, plus an additional tax of €1.21 per person per night. These charges are usually
included in the quoted rate.
Seasonal Rates
Some hotels, particularly at the lower and mid-levels, maintain the same prices year
round. Others vary the rates fortemporada alta,temporada mediaandtemporada
baja(high, mid- and low seasons). Low season is roughly November to Easter, except
during the Christmas/New Year period. Whenever there is a major trade fair (they are
frequent), high-season prices generally apply. Conversely, business-oriented hotels
often consider weekends, holiday periods and other slow business times to be low
season. Booking on the web is often cheaper than turning up at the door.
Reservations
Booking ahead is recommended, especially during peak periods such as Easter,
Christmas/New Year, trade fairs and throughout much of summer (although August
can be quite a slack month owing to the heat). If you arrive without prebooked
lodging, the Plaça de Catalunya's
tourist office
can help.
Check-In & Check-Out Times
Check-in time is around 2pm or 3pm. If arriving earlier, you can usually leave your lug-
gage at reception. Always reconfirm if arriving late in the evening. Check-out time is
generally noon.
