Hotel Medium Abalon in Barcelona

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The hotel is situated a short walk from the world-famous Sagrada Familia, in an area well served by public transport getting you into the tourist centre in around 10 minutes. Just next to the hotel is another one of Barcelona’s emblematic Art Nouveau buildings, the Sant Pau hospital designed by Domènech i Montaner. From the hotel you can take a pleasant stroll down Avinguda Gaudí which will take you directly to, what is considered one of Barcelona’s most impressive works in progress, the Sagrada Familia (Gaudí’s cathedral), passed a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, great for outdoor eating whilst pondering the famed landmark. Close by you will find the Hospital Sant Pau metro station, as well as numerous bus routes, so getting around this fascinating city will not pose a problem.

The Hotel Abalon is a modest and comfortable hotel situated next to the Hospital de Sant Pau, which is one of the most important buildings designed by the architect Domenech i Muntaner. It is a very family and leisure tourist-friendly hotel; its location is ideal for visiting the city's shops and cultural elements, as it is in the heart of the Modernisme route, between the Sagrada Familia and the Parc Guell. With a warm and simple style, the hotel offers to the visitors the "feel at home" experience without the constraints of a timetable. The rooms are fully equipped. All have a full en-suite bathroom direct phone line, television and safe.

The medium abalon hotel is a charming establishment located very close to the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Church), one of the citys marvels of Modernism. It offers spacious rooms with all comforts and amenities to rest and relax in, as well as large areas with natural lighting. It is the ideal place to enjoy a stay in an inviting environment and with personalised service.

This hotel is situated on the modernism route, close to some of its most outstanding examples as the Sant Pau Hospital, Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia. Approximately 10 minutes by taxi to the old town.

Rooms are of various size from medium to small, a bit dated and basic but functional and clean. All full equipped with an en-suite bathroom, direct telephone line, TV, air-conditioning & heating, safety box and hair dryer.

There is not a restaurant but a breakfast room serving cold buffet and decorated on a contemporary style.

Small lobby but well and tastefully decorated.

Modern building block very well maintained.

A good standard for a 1 star hotel with easy connection to the city centre. (10/08 dv)

The Medium Abalon Hotel is a charming establishment, located very close to the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Church), one of the city's marvels of Modernism. It offers spacious rooms with all comforts and amenities to rest and relax in, as well as large areas with natural lighting. It is the ideal place to enjoy a stay in an inviting environment and with personalised service.

Sagrada familia area: The hotel is located next to the Saint Pau Hospital, one of the most important works of Domenech i Muntaner. It is situated in the center of the Modernista Route, between the Sagrada Familia and Park Gell. The hotel has a warm and simple style, with rooms with full equiped bath, Air-conditioning and heating, Direct phone line, Safety deposit box... It offers parking facilities.

Medium Abalon is a 5-story hotel located next to the Saint Paul Hospital, one of the most important works of Domenech I Muntaner. Being in the center of the Modernista Route, between the Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell, its location allows visitors easy access to shopping and cultural activities. The look and feel of this hotel is focused on a tourist clientele. It has a warm and simple style to make visitors feel at home, without the rigid schedule. All guest rooms are fully-equipped with air conditioning and heating, bathroom facilities, direct phone line, television, safety deposit box and a work desk. They have a modern decor with black furnishings. Medium Hotels are made with one objective: to bring guests comfort and satisfaction whether they are staying for business or leisure. This hotel is suitable for the budget-minded traveler. Some of the facilities guests can look forward to are a multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, air-conditioned public areas, elevator/lift, wireless internet access, etc. The breakfast and coffee room provides a relaxing setting with a simple modern white decor and tiled floor. Guests with laptops can check email throughout the hotel. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with any sightseeing or restaurant bookings. Medium Abalon is approximately 30 minutes from Barcelona Airport (BCN) for guests' convenience. **Please be advised this is a hotel for the budget minded traveler.**

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Underground: stop at Hospital Sant Pau.Bus: 15,45,47,92

From El Prat airport take the C-32b Carretera De L Aeroport north. At the C-31 junction continue ahead, then when you reach the C-32 bear right towards central Barcelona. Follow the road for about 8 miles, then turn off at Jct 4. Turn right and take the Avinguda de Can Marcet to the Placa de Botticelli. At this roundabout take the second exit straight ahead along the Avinguda de l Estatut de Catalunya. At the next large roundabout take the third exit straight ahead along the same road, into the Tunnel de la Rovira. At the end of the tunnel, follow the road round to the right, then bear left onto the Carrer de Lepant towards central Barcelona. 500 yards later and shortly after passing a park to your right, turn left into the Travessera de Gracia. The hotel is on this road on your left, about 300 yards further along. By train from the airport - take the RENFE train to Barcelona Sants station. Then take the L5 (blue) metro line east (towards Horta) for six stops to Hospital de Sant Pau. Leave the station by the C de Cartagena exit and turn left along the Carrer de la Industria. Take the first right 90 degrees into the Carrer dels Castillejos and then the second right into the Travessera de Gracia and the hotel is on your right a few yards ahead.