Cram in Barcelona

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AN impressive façade from 1892 dresses this elegant and avant-garde hotel boutique constructed in 2005. Its rooms include an audiovisual facility of the most exclusive quality, and totally free; 32” and 40” screens with which you can enjoy a great variety of feature films, video games, music, internet and an endless list of services. Rooms incorporate the comfort of Treca of Paris beds and the elegance of the textiles of Gastón & Daniela, without forgetting the latest light and access control technology and Tecnal windows that assure maximum soundproofing. The Cram Hotel completes its unbeatable offer with a pretty terrace, swimming pool, an exclusive lobby cocktail bar, dynamic lounges for meetings and the best cuisine of the city represented in the hotel restaurant Gaig (awarded Michelin 1*).

Hotel Cram is situated in the heart of Barcelona, in LEixample quarter, just in a 5 minutes walking from the most emblematic streets of the city, such as Rambla de Catalunya and Passeig de Gracia avenue.The hotel was founded in February 2005 in a 19th century building of great architectural interest. It was renovated by the highly prestigious firm of architects GCA, respecting the old facade of the building. The hotel interior offers a modern decoration completed by the latest technological facilities.Furthermore, the hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool opened in Summer time.

It is situated in the heart of the Eixample area, very close to Rambla Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia, and conveniently within walking distance to all main landmarks as Gaudi's buildings, Antoni Tapies foundation and the shopping district, bars and restaurants.

The hotel Cram has 67 rooms of different categories. All rooms are ingeniously designed and allow the guest to select different lighting scenes (welcome, fiesta, romantic and night light). They are also equipped with independent climate control system. All rooms feature televisions LCD 32", internet connection, RDSI, digital safe mini bar, independent heating, writing desk, pay tv and a complete bathroom with hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers and other amenities.

Restaurant Gaig was founded in 1869 and has built a reputation by acknowledging one star on the Micheline guide. This restaurant can now be found within hotel Cram. A distinguished Catalan cuisine menu and not to mention the live cooking breakfast.

The alternation of the light within the different spaces lead to a sequence of contrasts, where the lobby bar or the corridors make the most vivid one in comparison with the dark ceiling areas, floor tiles and furniture.

The modernist style facade dates back to 1892, and has a definite majestic elegance. The hotel fits perfectly into the rich legacy of its surroundings.

This is a unique boutique hotel where every aspect or amenities has been given a lot of thought. It also has an open air swimming pool, terrace bar and cocktail bar. 09/06 dv

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By carFrom the El Prat airport to the hotel it takes 20 minutes by car. The best way is to enter Barcelona by the Gran Via avenue and continuing until Aribau street, where guests must turn left and follow that street until reaching the hotel.By trainThere are also trains that connect the airport with the main railway stations in 20 minutes. Plaza Catalunya station is in a 10 minutes walking distance from the hotel.