Accommodation - The Rough Guide to Barcelona - page 257

PORT VELL AND BARCELONETA
Bonic Barcelona c/de Josep Anselm Clavé 9 626 053 434, bonic-barcelona.com ;
Drassanes; map . Chic and charming “urban guesthouse”, just a few steps from the port and
Ramblas, with Gothic-Moorish decor and gorgeous tile floors. The eight rooms are simply
furnished, and the three ba throoms are shared. Advance reservations essential; minimum
two-night stay required. €90
EquityPointSea Pl.delMar1-4, 932312045, equity-point.com ; Barceloneta; map .
The budget beachside choice: neat little modern bunk rooms sleep six or seven, with an en-
suite shower-bathroom in each one. The attached café, where you have breakfast (included),
looks right o ut o nto the boardwalk and palm trees. In low season prices fall steeply. Open
24hr. Dorms €26
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Pg. de Colom 12 932 689 090, hduquesadecardona.com ;
Drassanes; map . Stepoffthebusyharbourfronthighwayintothissoothingfour-starhaven,
set in a remodelled sixteenth-century mansion. The rooms are calm and quiet, decorated in
earthtonesandimmaculatelyappointed.Althoughnotallofthemhaveharbourviews,every-
one has access to the stylish roof-deck overlooking the harbour. It's great f or su ndowner
drinks and boasts (if that's the word) probably the city's smallest outdoor pool. €160
Marina View B&B Pg. de Colom 678 854 456, marinaviewbcn.com ; Drassanes;
map . A classy, personally run place in a great location - the two front rooms have terrific
harbour views (€23 extra). There's far more of a hotel feel here than a simple B&B, with the
six rooms featuring stylish linen, bold colours, excellent bathrooms and nice touches, from
mini-bars with normal drinks prices to tea-and-coffee trays - then again, these aren't exactly
run-of-the-mill B&B prices. Breakfast isincluded (servedintheroom); adva nce reservations
essential (contact for directions); two-night minimum stay at weekends. €116
W Barcelona Pl. de la Rosa dels Vents 1 932 952 800, w-barcelona.com ; Bar-
celoneta; map . This signature building on the Barceloneta seafront is one of the city's most
iconic structures - the stupendously cool, wave-shaped W Barcelona . Open-plan designer
rooms have fantastic views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and facilities are first-rate:
iPod docks to infinity pool, state-of-the-art spa to “whatever-you-want” concierge service.
There's a hip, resort feel, with direct beach access, a chill-out lobby bar and see-and-be-seen
roof top lounge, while dining in Bravo is courtesy of creative Barcelona chef Carles Abellan.
€250