Situated just outside Barcelona’s central Plaza Catalunya Square, Gran Ducat offers bright, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a balcony. Buses to Barcelona Airport stop 100 metres away. Gran Ducat is situated next to Passeig de Gracia Boulevard, 600 metres from Gaudi’s famous Casa Batlló and a 5-minute walk from the Gothic Quarter. Metro and regional train services stop at Catalunya Station, just 50 metres away. Set in a restored 19th- century building, the Gran Ducat Hotel features simple, modern décor throughout. It has a 24-hour reception with a tour desk and ticket service. A varied buffet breakfast is available in the Gran Ducat’s dining room. You can also find a wide range of cafés, tapas bars and restaurants in the surrounding streets.