Barceló Sants: Exterior
Although the Barceló Sants has the functionary look and feel of a business-class hotel, its trump card is its location. Situated directly above the central Sants train station, the four-star, 377-room hotel is the ideal place for visitors who need quick access to the city's metro lines, airport shuttles or regional and international train and bus connections.

Rooms come with the standard internet connection, hairdryer, a digital-music telephone, satellite TV, mini-bar, and air conditioning. And, despite the hum of nearby construction work on the high-speed train that will eventually link Madrid, Barcelona and France, the rooms are quiet, and the small adjacent park, L'Espanya Industrial, provides a place to soak up some sun or find a bit of solace before dashing off.

For fitness-minded folks, there's an on-site weight-lifting room, plenty of cardio machines, a solarium and a sauna. For foodies, pull up a chair at the restaurant and chow down on traditional Catalan fare, such as cannelloni, also called canalone (rolled pasta typically stuffed with meat and served with a creamy sauce), and grilled meats.

Rates vary by season, but expect to pay about 195€ for the average double room. Also worth noting, renovations on the rooms and public spaces are expected to begin the end of 2008.

Metro: L3 and L5 Sants Estació
Location

Plaça dels Països Catalans

Sants

Barcelona, 08014

Spain (Espana)