Location

• Le Meridien Hotel is located on the famous Las Ramblas boulevard in the heart of Barcelona's city center. Just a few minutes from the hotel's front door is the Gran Teatre de Liceu, Barcelona's opera house, which is world famous. There is also the Centre D'Art Santa Monica, which is a contemporary art museum. Perhaps one of the most scenic areas of the city center is the Placa de Catalunya, an outdoor space with gardens and fountains where street festivals are often held.
  
  

Guest Rooms

• There are 233 guest rooms in Le Meridien, including suites. According to the Le Meridien website, the beds are plush, the TVs are plasma and they have a wide selection of international channels. The windows are soundproof against the bustle of Las Ramblas. Suites occupy the top floors of the hotel and include large private terraces. High-speed Internet is available in every room, in addition to other basic amenities such as coffee makers, in-room movies, mini bars and air-conditioning.
  
  

Hotel Features and Services

• A guest may be interested to know that a number of celebrities have stayed at the hotel, including Luciano Pavarotti, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones and Madonna. The hotel provides laundry service, currency exchange, 24-hour concierge, limousine service, hairdresser and a spa. There are also disability facilities, medical services, bellmen and safe deposit boxes.
  
  

Dining

• The hotel offers a restaurant/bar called Cent Onze. It has a menu with French, Mediterranean and Catalan inspirations. According to the Le Meridien website, "The kitchens are bursting with the vibrant colors and fresh flavors of the Boquería market. Ingredients of the very highest quality are transformed into ephemeral works of art... haute cuisine made accessible." The bar in the restaurant is open daily for cocktails, drinks and snacks and can also be visited at night for post- or pre-dinner drinks.
  
  

2010 Rates

• As of 2010 the rates for guest rooms at Le Meridien varies between 299 to 400 Euros per night, which translates to approximately $358 to $479 U.S. Exchange rates fluctuate daily and you should always check the exchange rates before you book your room.