3 Stars Hotel

Aribau 33 Barcelona, Spain

The city hotel, which was built in 2003 and is popular amongst the gay community, consists of 66 rooms spread over 6 floors of which 5 are singles, 45

The hotel axel is a gay-oriented residence set in a fourteenth century building situated in gayxample; the centre of barcelona’s gay scene, 800 metres from las ramblas. the 66 air-conditioned guestrooms have contemporary decor and furnishings in a minimalist style. all have flat screen televisions with satellite channels, cd players, high-speed internet connections, and complimentary bottled water; bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hair dryers. guests can enjoy a relaxing massage treatment at the hotel’s spa, or unwind in the finnish sauna, hamam or jetted tub. the spa has an outdoor swimming pool on the roof terrace, which has panoramic views of the city. in el comedor del axel guests can enjoy mediterranean fusion cuisine in a restaurant with smart contemporary decor and furnishings. breakfast includes artisan-baked goods and freshly squeezed juices. on thursday nights guests can enjoy the shimai show, a memorable drag queen show while they dine. the sky bar is beside the pool on the roof terrace and guests can enjoy light meals, salads and sandwiches and stunning views over barcelona. in the evenings, the sky bar is a cocktail bar, also open to the public. cocktails and drinks are also served in the inviting chill out room, and room service is available. the hotel has its own two story boutique selling men’s designer clothing. for business clients, the axel has conference and meeting facilities and parking is available nearby. most of barcelona’s key attractions are within easy reach with las ramblas, casa mila, the department store el corte ingles and la sagrada familia all within two kilometres. barcelona airport is approximately 10 kilometres and a 20-minute drive from the hotel. free breakfast buffet book a stay in a qualifying room category for travel now – december 31, 2009, and receive a complimentary buffet breakfast in the hotel’s el comedor del axel restaurant. continental breakfast is per guest, per day for the duration of stay. taxes and gratuities not included. offer has no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash. valid for new bookings only. other restrictions may apply.

Dining

El comedor del axelcuisine type -location – on propertydistance from hotel -0.0mi / 0.0kmlunch 1.30pm-4.00pm dinner 9.00pmtop quality creative cuisine. our menu consists of anoriginal selection of healthy and natural dishes a carefulmix of international flavours with a touch of fusion.excellent choice of wines. great presentation excellentquality in a cosy ambience.the axel restaurant is a cozy intimate an beautifulrestaurant serving a mix of international and mediterraneancuisine with an exceptional environment and ambience.the axel barcuisine type -location – on propertydistance from hotel -0.0mi / 0.0kmbest cocktails in town sandwiches and beverages.a space where you can relax and let your worries disappear.let yourself be swept away by the great music and discoverthe axel cosmopolitan ambience while you savor one of ourbarman tantalizing cocktails. indulge yourself in this worldof new sensations.sky barcuisine type -location – on propertydistance from hotel -0.0mi / 0.0km13.00 till 21.00 hours mon-thu14.00 till 22.00 hours fri-sata relaxing and exclusive environment especially conceivedfor your tranquillity with great views over the city. anoasis in the very center of the city.

Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival date, in the event of a late cancellation or no show, hotel axel may charge the firs night as cancellation fee.

Attractions

Las ramblas – 800 metres casa mila (house by gaudi) – 900 metres pl. catalunya – 1 kilometre (0.5 miles) el corte ingles (department store) – 1 kilometre (0.5 miles) la sagrada familia – 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) gothic cathedral – 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) palau de la musica catalana – 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) olympic stadium – 2 kilometres (1 mile) montjuic – 2 kilometres (1 mile) miro museum – 2.5 kilometres (2 mile)

Transportation

The axel is located in the very center of barcelona. easily reachable by car from any directions you come from. from the airport , follow the expressway that goes to the downtown area (centre ciutat) by way of the gran va follow it towards the city center. on plaza universidad, turn left youll enter aribau street, where the hotel is located. from the west, take highway a2 which gets into diagonal av. pass by francesc macia square, take the rigth lane of the avenue and keep going straight, turn right into muntaner st. keep going and go left at the 9th turning to consell de cent right in the corner, youll find the hotel. from the est, (highway c-58) get into meridiana av. keep on straight and follow directions to city center. you will get into aragn st.make a left in muntaner and then again a left in consell de cent right in the corner, youll find the hotel.

Car Parking

Public parking – 100 meters away – 20 euros (daily charge aprox.)

Rooms

• Axel city room for one person
• this room offers one twin bed with a/c, bathroom amenties, cable/satellite tv, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, internet access, mini bar, pay tv, refrigerator, room service, safe in room and telephone.an exclusive space with bedroom, living room, closet and bathroom.the living room area is equipped with a personal computer, a printer, high-speed internet access and a flat screen tv with internet access.the bedroom is luminous and comfortable. it has a king size bed with 4 pillows, bathrobes, a flat screen tv, pay tv with 30 movies to choose from, and a unique decoration that makes this space unforgettable and extremely exclusive.the bathroom has both a shower and a hydromassage bathtub. in the bathroom, you will also find a unique variety of beauty and bath products especially designed for your comfort.
• axel city room for double
• this room offers one twin bed with a/c, bathroom amenties, cable/satellite tv, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, internet access, mini bar, pay tv, refrigerator, room service, safe in room and telephone.an exclusive space with bedroom, living room, closet and bathroom.the living room area is equipped with a personal computer, a printer, high-speed internet access and a flat screen tv with internet access.the bedroom is luminous and comfortable. it has a king size bed with 4 pillows, bathrobes, a flat screen tv, pay tv with 30 movies to choose from, and a unique decoration that makes this space unforgettable and extremely exclusive.the bathroom has both a shower and a hydromassage bathtub. in the bathroom, you will also find a unique variety of beauty and bath products especially designed for your comfort.
• axel superior room for single
• this room offers one twin bed with a/c, bathroom amenties, cable/satellite tv, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, internet access, mini bar, pay tv, refrigerator, room service, safe in room and telephone.an exclusive space with bedroom, living room, closet and bathroom.the living room area is equipped with a personal computer, a printer, high-speed internet access and a flat screen tv with internet access.the bedroom is luminous and comfortable. it has a king size bed with 4 pillows, bathrobes, a flat screen tv, pay tv with 30 movies to choose from, and a unique decoration that makes this space unforgettable and extremely exclusive.the bathroom has both a shower and a hydromassage bathtub. in the bathroom, you will also find a unique variety of beauty and bath products especially designed for your comfort.
• axel superior room for double
• this room offers one twin bed with a/c, bathroom amenties, cable/satellite tv, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, internet access, mini bar, pay tv, refrigerator, room service, safe in room and telephone.an exclusive space with bedroom, living room, closet and bathroom.the living room area is equipped with a personal computer, a printer, high-speed internet access and a flat screen tv with internet access.the bedroom is luminous and comfortable. it has a king size bed with 4 pillows, bathrobes, a flat screen tv, pay tv with 30 movies to choose from, and a unique decoration that makes this space unforgettable and extremely exclusive.the bathroom has both a shower and a hydromassage bathtub. in the bathroom, you will also find a unique variety of beauty and bath products especially designed for your comfort.
• axel premium room for single
• this room offers one twin bed with a/c, bathroom amenties, cable/satellite tv, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, internet access, mini bar, pay tv, refrigerator, room service, safe in room and telephone.an exclusive space with bedroom, living room, closet and bathroom.the living room area is equipped with a personal computer, a printer, high-speed internet access and a flat screen tv with internet access.the bedroom is luminous and comfortable. it has a king size bed with 4 pillows, bathrobes, a flat screen tv, pay tv with 30 movies to choose from, and a unique decoration that makes this space unforgettable and extremely exclusive.the bathroom has both a shower and a hydromassage bathtub. in the bathroom, you will also find a unique variety of beauty and bath products especially designed for your comfort.
• axel premium room for double
• this room offers one twin bed with a/c, bathroom amenties, cable/satellite tv, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, internet access, mini bar, pay tv, refrigerator, room service, safe in room and telephone.an exclusive space with bedroom, living room, closet and bathroom.the living room area is equipped with a personal computer, a printer, high-speed internet access and a flat screen tv with internet access.the bedroom is luminous and comfortable. it has a king size bed with 4 pillows, bathrobes, a flat screen tv, pay tv with 30 movies to choose from, and a unique decoration that makes this space unforgettable and extremely exclusive.the bathroom has both a shower and a hydromassage bathtub. in the bathroom, you will also find a unique variety of beauty and bath products especially designed for your comfort.
• this room offers one twin bed with a/c, bathroom amenties, cable/satellite tv, ensuite/private bathroom, heating, internet access, mini bar, pay tv, refrigerator, room service, safe in room and telephone.an exclusive space with bedroom, living room, closet and bathroom.the living room area is equipped with a personal computer, a printer, high-speed internet access and a flat screen tv with internet access.the bedroom is luminous and comfortable. it has a king size bed with 4 pillows, bathrobes, a flat screen tv, pay tv with 30 movies to choose from, and a unique decoration that makes this space unforgettable and extremely exclusive.the bathroom has both a shower and a hydromassage bathtub. in the bathroom, you will also find a unique variety of beauty and bath products especially designed for your comfort.

Child Policy

0-2 years old free of charge sharing room with 2 adults

• Business Center
• Room Service
• High-speed Internet
• Fitness Room
• Restaurant
• Parking
• Swimming pool
• Disabled Access
• Tour Desk
• Massage / Beauty Centre
• Bar / Lounge
• Gymnasium
• Elevator / Lift
• 24 Hour Reception
• Air Conditioned
• Non-Smoking Rooms
• Housekeeping
• Banquet Facilities
• Conference Room(s)
• Multilingual Staff
• Safe-Deposit Box
• Sauna
• Cable / Satellite TV
• In Room Movies
• Bath / Hot Tub
• Wake-up Service
• Meeting Rooms
• Hair Dryer
• Modem / Data Port
• TV
• CD Player
• Laundry service

La Boqueria (Other), Bull Ring Monumental (Stadium or Arena), Barcelona Cathedral (Other), Ciutat Vella (District), Cruise Line Terminal (Train Station), Barri Gotic (Landmark or Monument), Park Guell (Park), La Rambla (District), Sagrada Familia (Other), Gran Teatre del Liceu (Theatre), Miro Museum (Museum), Montjuic Mountain (Other), Museum of Contemporary Art (Museum), Museum of Modern Art (Museum), Old Port (Other), Olympic Stadium (Stadium or Arena), Passeig de Gràcia (Shopping Area), Museu Picasso (Museum), Plaza Catalunya (Park), Port of Barcelona (Other), Port Vell (Other), Tibidabo Amusement Park (Attraction), Barcelona Sants (Train Station), Camp Nou (Stadium or Arena), Barcelona Convention Center (Convention Centre)