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Stay Safety at Hotel Continental Palacete
Hotel Continental Palacete is open with extreme security measures Hotel Continental has taken extreme security measures against contagions and decided to remain open for those people who are forced to stay in #Barcelona and need safe accommodation in the city center with very special conditions (accommodation and all day room service included). Our Location Hotel Continental Palacete Rambla de Catalunya 30 (corner with Diputació Street) Information and Contact For any questions or additional information send an email to palacete@hotelcontinental.com or call +34 934 457 657. We take care of you. We are your disposition. Kindest regards, JM Malagarriga Hotel Continental GM
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Love, Hope, Faith and Common Sense: the recipe for every morning
Barcelona and the World respond with responsibility and hope From Hotel Continental we want to contribute with our small “grain of sand” to mitigate and lighten the consequences that Covid19 is leaving in the city, in its people, in its businesses… An old recipe… is magic After much thought, we have recovered an old recipe that we found in Paris in 1991 and that is perfect for moments of uncertainty like the one we are experiencing these days in the world. A mixture of ingredients that in the proportions and proper form help us to overcome and give a more positive meaning to what we have to live. The ingredients…
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“Spreading Purpose in Tourism” The Travel Responsible Challenge
Hotel Continental supports “Spreading Purpose in Tourism” the challenge created by Segundo Mundo RSCC Traveling in a responsible and sustainable way is a growing priority for tourists. Companies are increasingly launching initiatives aimed at improving environmental protection and commitment to social problems. Segundo Mundo RSCC is a training and advice consultancy on sustainable tourism and Corporate and Citizen Social Responsibility. Its purpose is precisely to promote the ethics, responsibility and sustainability among organizations. The challenge “Spreading Purpose in Tourism” at JOBarcelona20 Hotel Continental wants to demonstrate its commitment to young talent and sustainable tourism through supporting the challenge “Spreading the purpose in tourism” within the framework of JOBarcelona20, the International Employment…
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Barcelona: ideal city for congresses and fairs
The tranquillity and security of Barcelona in front of MWC cancellation The cancellation of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) has been sad news for Barcelona and, how could it be otherwise, for the hotel sector. Hotels have been working together with the official agency for months to offer the best service and the best accommodation according to the profiles and needs of the companies. A coordinated action by the Bnetwork official agency and the Gremi d’Hotels de Barcelona (the city hotel association) that make it possible to guarantee the right conditions and ensure the requirements of the companies that visit us, avoiding abuse and ensuring good practices. There is still…
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The power of Trust: Travelclick and Hotel Continental
Travelclick & Hotel Continental: A story of success When two organizations collaborate and take care of each other over the years, an indestructible trust is generated. That trust is the basis of long-term relationships between people and, in this case, between the supplier, Travelclick, and a customer, Hotel Continental. Find out in this post how TravelClick’s lasting alliance with the Continental Hotel has helped to keep the technology up to date and improve its performance. Small and family hotels with almost 200 years of family tradition The case of Travelclick, web provider and online booking engine, is a clear example of success in the choice of technology partner. Professionalism and…
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5 Reasons for A Winter Escape in Barcelona
Barcelona’s Sunny Winter Sunshine and Barcelona are the perfect couple, but it doesn’t have to only be a summer fling. With its mild winter, its budget-saving bargains, its cosy traditions, its quieter streets and its sweet treats, winter in Barcelona really is a wonderland. Here’s our five top reasons why Barcelona is great even when it isn’t summer-dress and shorts weather. Cloud-less and Crowd-less Dry and mild days with big blue skies is a regular occurrence throughout the winter months in Barcelona. While the temperature might not be bikini-friendly, there’s no shortage of sunshine in Barcelona during winter. Best of all, with the lower temperatures comes a different kind of…
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Bye Bye 2019! Happy New Year 2020!!
Thank you very much 2019 From Hotel Continental Barcelona and Hotel Continental Palacete, we say goodbye to 2019 with a huge thank you to our team, who with their effort and daily dedication, make it possible that our clientele feel at ease and happy in our house. Huge thanks too, to our faithful and new guests who have shared part of their lives with us and that we hope they can continue doing so very soon. Thanks also to our beloved Barcelona a host city that always dawns sunny and determined to offer the best of itself to those who live and visit it. Achieved purposes At the beginning of…
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Intimate Sessions at Hotel Continental Palacete
Enjoy live music at Hotel Continental Palacete intimate sessions Shake up your week and swap your ordinary after-work end-of-day Netflix lounging for live music, cava and some of the famous Hotel Continental hospitality. Each midweek Intimate Session showcases new and established musical performances in an unplugged and unique setting. Join locals and guests at this hotel on Rambla de Catalunya for a hump day worth looking forward to. Lounging Like Louis XV The landmark hotel’s history of affordable excellence hides a glam secret. Their Versailles style Louis XV lounge isn’t shy when it comes to elegant exuberance. Sculptured curves, big windows, panelled walls, ornamental features and plenty of gold details…
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Welcome Christmas to Barcelona and to Continental Hotel!
Barcelona is preparing Christmas! Last Thursday, November 28, all the streets of Barcelona lived a long awaited moment: the city’s lights on for Christmas. Las Ramblas, Paseo de Gracia, Rambla Catalunya, Gran de Gracia … and many streets of Barcelona have been decorated with beautiful bright Christmas details. It is the beginning of the Christmas season. Do you want to know our traditions during Christmas? We explain here some of the most emblematic elements that are not usually missing in our homes during these dates. We would love you to share them with us! El Pesebre It is typical that every home prepares a “Pesebre”, the Christmas cribs, that represents…
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Barcelona the magic city
Fall in love with the Barcelona’s magic It is magic to have lived two days of specific episodes of disturbances and then get up the following morning as if nothing had happened. This is because we, the people who live in Barcelona are open, welcoming, peaceful… we do not like confrontation. Thus, after two days of riots linked to the publication of the sentence of the so-called “procés” referring to the Catalan independence movement, Barcelona rose as if nothing had happened. With its bright sun and its charming, magical normality. Feeling the hospitality and tranquillity of Barcelona With this post we want to explain that traveling to Barcelona is absolutely…
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IBTM World: Inspiring Events from Barcelona
Barcelona hosts IBTM World from November 19 to 21, will you miss it? What is IBTM World? IBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, held annually in Barcelona. Its objective is clear: inspired the event’s world and offer exceptional experiences for its clientele and stakeholders. A meeting of those involved in the global meetings industry with a common purpose: to meet the people specifically focused on creating the best business results for your organization. Be able to establish personal connections and obtain updated information on the sector, spreading all opportunities that are concentrated in Barcelona during 3 days: from November 19…
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Barcelona’s Best Markets That You Can Walk To
Enjoy Barcelona best Markets: buy local, unique and live an authentic experience No need for a hire car, no need for complicated directions, and all the best market vibes in walking distance from the city centre. With a mix of seasonal and permanent fixtures, famous Barcelona markets and some lesser-known newer arrivals we’ve rounded up the best markets in Barcelona centre all in walking distance from Hotel Continental. Mercat del Mercats (18 October 2019 to the 20 October 2019) Quite literally the Market of Markets, this is one of the best markets in Barcelona. A collection of the best Catalan producers, cava merchants, local stallholders and even some excellent gourmet…
