Location. The modern Silken Diagonal Barcelona hotel is located in Barcelona, Spain, opposite the Agbar Tower. The hotel is within one and a half kilometres of the Sagrada Familia cathedral, and four kilometres from Plaza Catalunya. The nearest metro station is Plaza de las Glorias. Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 18 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Opened in 2005, the Silken Diagonal Barcelona hotel is a striking black and white fronted hotel. The ultra modern reception and lobby area has a futuristic feel with grey tiled floors, grey, white and yellow discs on the ceiling and textured walls and panels in metal and mosaic.
Separated by wood panels, the decor of the lobby continues into the restaurant with large windows, brown table cloths and leather chairs. It offers a range of regional and international specialities. Drinks are served in the bar, and the coffee shop has light snacks.
The hotel has conference facilities and a business centre, along with wireless Internet access and computer rental service.
Staff are on duty 24 hours a day at the front desk. The hotel boasts its own outdoor pool. Helicopter sightseeing and golf are both available nearby.
Guestrooms. The 240 air conditioned guestrooms at the Silken Diagonal Barcelona hotel are decorated in contemporary style with neutral tones, crisp white linen sheets and oak furniture. All rooms have minibars, satellite television, wireless Internet access and safes.
Rates:
107.99 - 251.979 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 240
Number Of Floors: 9
Check In Time: 2:00 PM
Check Out Time: 12:00 PM
Amenities:
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Wake Up Service
Car Rent Desk
Silken Diagonal Barcelona
Avinguda Diagonal 205
Barcelona, Spain 08018
Driving Directions:
From Barcelona Airport (BCN):
Distance to Silken Diagonal Barcelona is 18 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes drive.
Getting there. There is a train station a short walk away from the airport terminals. The RENFE train runs between the airport and Barcelonas centre every half an hour. The fare is 3 EUR for a single ticket. There is an Aerobus service operating to Placa de Catalunya every 12 minutes, costing 6.50 EUR for a return ticket. There are taxi ranks in front of the terminal buildings, and the fare to the city centre is approximately 25 EUR. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The Silken Diagonal Barcelona hotel is on Avinguda Diagonal. Plaza de las Glorias is the nearest metro station. The integrated metro and bus system in Barcelona is a cheap, efficient way to explore the city. Validate tickets in machines prior to boarding. The hotel has onsite parking available (surcharge).
Driving directions. From Barcelona Airport:
Take C 32B for five kilometres following signs for Barcelona, Gran Via, Ciutat Vella.
Take the C 31/Autovia de Castelldefels for three kilometres.
Then take B 18/C 31 to the right for a further three and a half kilometres.
Follow Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes for six and a half kilometres and turn right into Plaza de les Glories.
At the roundabout turn right into the second exit (Avda Diagonal).
The Silken Diagonal Barcelona hotel is on the right hand side.