The Hotel Colón is an ideal accommodation solution for your business or tourist visit to the wonderful capital of Catalunya. This historic hotel enjoys a fantastic location in Avinguda de la Catedral, within the atmospheric old Gothic Quarter / Barri Gotic. It is right next to the Cathedral / La Seu and a few minute stroll to the Plaça del Rei / King's Square with the medieval palace of the Catalan kings and Torre Mirador del Rei Martí with amazing views over the historic city centre. The establishment is also within easy walking to the famous boulevard La Rambla, Plaça Catalunya and its railway station (400 meters), the Picasso Museum, Passeig de Gràcia with two of the renowned architectural monuments by Gaudí, the pleasant and lively districts of La Ribera and El Born with the beautiful church of Santa María del Mar, as well as to the area around the port (1 km) with the Columbus Monument and a variety of leisure attractions. Housed in an attractive mid-20th century building, the property has recently undergone a full renovation of its exterior and interior, now providing very contemporary service the 21st-century traveler may expect from a 4 star Barcelona hotel: air-conditioning system in the entire building, meeting and congress facilities, baby-sitter, on-site bar and restaurant, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, TV lounge, elevator, laundry and room service. All 141 guest rooms at Colón Hotel are air-conditioned and recently renovated to offer you top level of contemporary comfort in a quiet and relaxing environment. Each room comes with a private electronic safe, telephone, high-speed Internet connection, mini bar, HD interactive flat LCD TV screen with satellite channels, desk and heating. Some rooms feature private balconies with pleasant views of Barcelona.