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Situated a thousand feet above Barcelona on Tibidabo mountain, the 5-star Gran Hotel La Florida offers spectacular views of the city and Mediterranean sea. Originally established in 1925, the glamorous history of guests includes Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Stewart.
Rooms are equipped with 37-inch interactive plasma TVs, while bathrooms include l’Occitane products. Some rooms have a private balcony.
Gran Hotel La Florida’s gastronomic restaurant, L’Orangerie, offers fine Catalan cuisine overseen by chef Juan Jiménez. The poolside TB Bar overlooks the city and serves Mediterranean tapas and cocktails.
The 37-meter indoor and outdoor stainless steel swimming pool forms an impressive part of the extensive hotel spa.
Terrace Room
Terrace View
Suite Crocella
Pool
Suite Cocomat Bathroom
Nearby attractions include Tibidabo Amusement Park, which features 25 antique and new rides along with shows and street theatre.