If You want luxorious accommodation visit hotel Rei Juan Carlos II, the residence of VIP guests during Olympic games in 1992. It has huge interior hall where live music silently plays at evenings.
I stayed in the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I for a professional meeting: There is a large and modern convention center right across the street and through a beautiful garden.
This is a great hotel, with a smart and modern design and very comfortable rooms. An attractive grove of olive trees is planted beside the driveway. The staff I met (reception, concierge, and others) were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty, with a strong local flavor.
The only drawback is the location, on the far end of Av. Diagonal, a long distance from the city center and from most attractions. However, there is a subway station one block away, and from there it's a convenient 15-20 min ride to the city center. It's certainly a hotel I would be happy to stay in again.
Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Phone: +34-93-364 40 40
Directions: At the far end of Av. Diagonal, which makes it relatively close to the airport.
