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"Perched on Las Ramblas in central Barcelona, this property occupies a beautifully restored neo‑classical building completed in 1898 that originally housed the Compañía General de Tabacos de Filipinas; a 2005 renovation by Núñez i Navarro preserved high ceilings, intricate moldings and grand pillars that give the public spaces a sense of Old World elegance. Guest rooms and suites fuse classic Colonial flair with contemporary comforts—many have private balconies overlooking the city or a quiet internal courtyard—and the hotel offers 169 rooms with rates starting around $205/night. Culinary options include El Nido, which focuses on Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine with attractive views toward the Ramblas, while the rooftop La Isabela terrace serves housemade cocktails and tapas beside a skyline pool and solarium; a Colonial‑inspired lobby bar provides direct access to the street. The spa, Spa Siargao, occupies a repurposed coal bunker and features a thermal circuit, indoor pool, bubble‑massage beds, dry sauna and steam bath for a restorative experience. Onsite amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, sun deck, solarium and private parking. Its central location places guests within easy reach of major cultural sites such as the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Palau Güell, the Picasso Museum, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and the MACBA; the closest airport is Barcelona–El Prat."