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Let yourself be seduced by the charm of Barcelona
On our blog, you will find the best events, activities, and secrets of Barcelona to make the most of your stay in the city and in our hotels: Continental Barcelona on La Rambla and Continental Palacete on Rambla de Catalunya, right in the heart of Barcelona, the best location.
The first Mass in Sagrada Familia
The pope will be hosting the first Mass inside the still unfinished Temple on Sunday 7th November 2010. It is expected that King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia will attend the Mass. There is space for 10,000 people inside the temple, but only 7000 will be permitted....
Pope Benedict’s Itinerary
The Pope is expected to arrive at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport around 21.00 on the 06th November 2010. He will be spending the night at the cardinal’s residence, before his journey through Barcelona in his popemobile on Sunday the 7th November. Pope Benedict starts his...
Pope Benedict XVI visits Barcelona
This coming weekend Pope Benedict XVI visits Barcelona to preside at the consecration of famouse Sagrada Familia. The pope will be hosting the first Mass inside the still unfinished Temple on 07th November 2010. Before coming to Barcelona the Pope will visit the...
Europe Changes to Winter Time on October 31th 2010
European Summer Time ends on the 31th October 2010 (clocks go backward) at 01:00 GMT 02:00 GMT+1 Europe - Standard Time Zones Since 1996 all clocks in Europe have changed on same date There are three different time zones across the EU: Western Europe Time (Standard...
The Cemetery of Montjuïc dressed up for All Saints day.
The Cemetery of Montjuïc dressed up for All Saints day, is worth a visit. The cemetery opened in 1883 and is the last resting place of many a famous personage, including Joan Miro, musician Isaac Albeniz, the painter and writer Santiago Rusiñol, and also Salvador Puig...
Carmen in Barcelona
Carmen is one of the world most famouse plays and has been seducing opera fans for more than a century. A new production is now being presented in Spain's historic Gran Teatre del Liceu, and will be playing until the 30th July 2011. For information and tickets:...
Sting in Barcelona on October 29th 2010
The former vocalist of The Police, performs in Palau Sant Jordi Barcelona on 29th October 2010. The concert is part of a special tour where the legendary singer will perform some of his greatest hits, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
IESE Business School Alumni Reunion 2010
Shifting Paradigms Barcelona 2010 http://www.iese.edu/GlobalAlumniReunion/2010/en/Shifting-Paradigms.axd Speakers from past Reunions include: - Larry Summers, Director of White House National Economic Council & former President of Harvard University - Antonio...
How to make a Spanish tortilla.
Special Recipe by Hotel Continental Cooking Club Try our selcetion of tortillas in our free Buffet. In order to make it possible to offer a 24 hours Buffet free of charge, the cups and cutlery are in plastic. To protect environment, the hotel follows strict recycling...
Our Hotels in Barcelona
HOTEL CONTINENTAL BARCELONA
El Hotel Continental Barcelona está situado en La Rambla 138, esquina con Plaza de Cataluña, la mejor ubicación, justo en el corazón de Barcelona.
Un hotel familiar recientemente renovado con habitaciones totalmente equipadas que ofrecen comodidad y estilo. Algunas habitaciones cuentan con balcones con vistas a La Rambla, lo que le permitirá disfrutar de esta famosa avenida mientras saborea los snacks y bebidas de nuestro buffet especial gratuito, disponible las 24 horas del día para todos los huéspedes.
El Hotel Continental Barcelona dispone de una terraza llamada "El Patio", donde podrás disfrutar de una tranquilidad increíble en el mismo centro de Barcelona.
HOTEL CONTINENTAL PALACETE
El Hotel Continental Palacete está clasificado como "Monumento" y está idealmente ubicado en Rambla de Catalunya 30, un elegante paseo arbolado en el corazón de la ciudad, donde encontrará hermosas tiendas y restaurantes.
Inaugurado en 2002, fue un sueño hecho realidad para la familia adquirir una propiedad tan hermosa y bien ubicada: la Casa Batlló en Passeig de Gracia y Plaza Catalunya están a sólo 5 minutos, lo que hace que la ubicación esté justo en el centro de Barcelona.
En el Centenary Lounge podrá disfrutar de nuestro buffet gratuito de bebidas y snacks las 24 horas, cortesía del hotel para todos los huéspedes. Y, si quiere soñar, reserve una suite "Versalles" donde tendrá la oportunidad de vivir el esplendor de la época con intimidad y comodidad.