Hotel Nouvel, Barcelona

In Barcelona, Hotel Nouvel (Santa Ana 18-20, 08002 Barcelona, SPAIN; phone 93 301 8274 or fax 93 301 8370) is ideally located just a block off the Ramblas and two blocks from Plaça de Catalunya. It is in the pedestrian area, but taxis (only) can get in if you have much luggage to carry. You can easily walk down the Ramblas to the water.

The hotel is away from the traffic, so we found the rooms quiet, but the plumbing was noisy!

The décor is Art Nouveau, with a beautiful marble floor of intricate design.

For two people in a double room, the rate in May ’02 was €138 plus 7% tax. (The 2004 rate for a double is $168 plus tax.)

KAREN BIRD
Zephyrhills, FL