<b>Location.</b> The 19th century Condado hotel is located in the Avinguda Diagonal shopping district of Barcelona, Spain. It is within 500 metres of the Passeig de Gracia's shops and bars, and three kilometres from the Sagrada Familia cathedral. The nearest metro station to the hotel is Diagonal. Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 12 kilometres from the hotel. <br><b>Hotel Features.</b> Built in 1800, the Condado hotel is a grey stone fronted building that opened as a hotel in 1952 and was completely renovated in 2006. Glass doors across the broad entrance lead into a light, marble floored lobby with white walls and dark wood furniture and a split level lounge area with seating and a computer terminal.<br><br>Condado's dining area is an elegant space with hardwood floors, wood furniture, large windows and contemporary painted panels. Breakfast is served here or on the patio at the rear.<br><br>The hotel has complimentary high speed Internet access, and newspapers in the lobby.<br><br>The Condado hotel has multilingual staff available 24 hours at the front desk to give advice on city tours and excursions. <br><br><b>Guestrooms.</b> The Condado hotel's 76 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in neutral tones with white linen bedding and dark wood and leather furniture. All rooms have satellite television, complimentary high speed Internet connections and safes. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations and each floor has complimentary self service minibars. <br><br><b>Expert Tip.</b> The French cultural institute is three blocks from the Condado hotel in Barcelona. It has French magazines and holds French cinema screenings.