Between the Gothic Quarter and Plaza Cataluna, this former palace is in an unbeatable location in the very center of the city. It is a beautiful building from the 19th century, designated as one of the city?s artistic heritage sites. Its rooms have been carefully decorated and, in its interior, there is an open-air courtyard where guests can enjoy the swimming pool surrounded by a beautiful terrace garden decorated with mural paintings and optical illusions.This fabulous hotel is situated on Portal de lAngel, a large pedestrian shopping street in the city center, a few meters from Plaza Cataluna and the Cathedral.The current hotel building is a former palace from the 19th century, listed as a building of historical and artistic interest. It was built in 1872 by the Master Builder Pedro Bassegoda i Mateu (1817 ? 1908) and, since then, the neoclassical facade has been kept intact, with its austerity and Baroque and Romanesque motifs.The width of the surprising entrance was designed for the carriages to pass through at the beginning of the 19th Century. It leads to the interior courtyard of the building, which has been refurbished in accordance with the original design and contains a spectacular marble staircase typical of the stately homes of the period. Continuing along the corridor, it leads to El Jardi de l?Angel, where it is easy to disconnect from life outside.El Jardi de l?Angel is a charmingly refreshing interior garden covering 600 m2. It is entirely in the open air and located in the center of Barcelona. This lavish place is divided into two main areas: the glass-covered, heated pergola, in which breakfast is served, and the terraced area, decorated entirely in wood and gardened with all kinds of plants and palm trees. It has designer tables protected from the sun by sunshades and a beautiful swimming pool that completes the sensation of relaxation in the garden.ROOMS: 84 rooms with all comfort. Buffet breakfast, Gourmet corner and hall bar at the hotel. The basic features are the following: air conditioning and heating, closet, full-length mirror, minibar, safe, parket floor, desk, telephone, LCD screen with satellite TV, Free Wi-Fi access and room service. Marble bathroom with shower or bath, amenities, hair dryer and telephone. The types of room offered by the Hotel are: Double room, Portal de l?Angel view room, Portal de l?Angel balcony room, Terrace room, Superior room and Suite. RESTAURANT - BARBuffet breakfast: Monday to Sunday: 7:30am ? 11:00am. Including diet corner, pastry, sandwiches, cold meat, cheese, fruit, fresh juices, Nespresso, omelets, scrambled and fried eggs, beans with tomato?Gourmet Corner: for lunch and dinner. The foods offered are: Salads, tapas, sandwiches, pizzas, platters, etc. From Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 16:30 and 19:30-23:30. It also has LCD TV 62 with sport channels. Hall Bar: From Monday to Sunday 07:00 ? 00:00h It has LCD TV 62 with sport channels. SERVICES: The hotel offers a service of 24h reception. The check in is at 14h and checkout at 12h. Credit cards such as Amex, Diners, Visa and Mastercard. ROOM SERVICE:From Sunday to Thursday 13:00 ? 16:00 and 20:00 ? 23:00h.Sushi shop: a selection of Japanese food with unique creations of renowned chefs. To enjoy the sushi boxes or create your own menus with maki, nigari, yakisoba, desserts and more. From Monday to Sunday from 12:30pm to 4:00pm and 7:30pm to 11:30pmOTHER SERVICES AND FACILITIESLeisure - Open air swimming pool, solarium with hammocks and On request esthetic and massage serviceCommunications - Fax at reception, Internet corner and free Wi-Fi connection in all areasOther - Public parking at 50m, laundry service, dry-cleaning service, rent a car service and disabled access.