This moderately priced hotel offers modern accommodations in Barcelona's Quadrat d'Or, an area renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture. The hotel puts guests within easy walking distance of several famous buildings designed by Antoni Gaudi, the architect responsible for the still incomplete Sagrada Familia cathedral. The Placa Cataluna and Las Ramblas are both just a little more than half a mile from the hotel. <p> Thalassa restaurant is a convenient, elegant destination for authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel will cater events and social gatherings upon request. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. <p> For guests' convenience, the hotel offers ample meeting space and event support services. El Prat International airport is approximately 11 and a half miles from the hotel. <p> There are 183 rooms and suites at the hotel. Business rooms are available. There is a non-smoking floor on the premises. As of summer 2002, all rooms offer Internet access. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, bathroom, dataport telephone, hairdryer, in-room safe, minibar, soundproofing, and television. <p>.