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BARCELONA BARCELONA

Duques de Bergara The airy foyer of this ornate Ritz The name alone conjures up an image of
A Art Nouveau building has a distinctly Edwardian luxury and elegance, realized in each imposing
feel, with its imposing marble staircase, smart salon and restaurant. Though splendid, it is not
tiled floor and potted plants. Renovated in 1998, intimidating, largely due to the professional yet
the decoration and furnishings are appealing friendly staff. The Barcelona Ritz opened in 1919;
thoughout. Suites have private terraces. The both public rooms and bedrooms blend original
restaurant is Catalan. fittings with modern facilities.
N Bergara 11, 08002 Barcelona. Map p289 E4. N Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, 08010 Barcelona.
§ (93) 301 5151. ` (93) 317 3442. $ duques@ Map p289 E4. § (93) 510 1161. ` (93) 317 3640.
hoteles-catalonia.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 149. z S÷ ∂ $ reservas@ritzbcn.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 121. z ÷
¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡
BARCELONA BEGUR

Gran Hotel Havana The 19th-century façade Aigua Blava A hotel that puts a tasteful slant on
belies the avant-garde design inside. The the idea of the holiday village. It is located over
Havana has a great central location and a lively pine-covered cliffs and flower-filled gardens, at
atmosphere. Live music is played each evening in the head of a picturesque creek, and its group
the bar-lounge built around an atrium. Meticulous of pristine whitewashed buildings contain
attention to detail is evident in the elegant everything you could possibly need.
bedrooms. Pool currently being built. N Platja de Fornells, 17255 Begur, Gerona.
Map p289 F3. § (972) 622058. ` (972) 622112.
N Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 647, 08010 Barcelona.
$ hotelaiguablava@aiguablava.com 0 b,l,d.
Map p289 E4. § (93) 4121115. ` (93) 4122611.
Rooms 85. zS∂ ¢ early Nov to late Feb.
$ reservas@hoteles-silken.com 0 b,l,d.
Rooms 145. z¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡
BAYONA BESNES
Villa Sol Antiques, pictures and books fill the La Tahona A cobbled track ends at this hotel
tall rooms of this grand villa in a lush garden, with mountain views. Inside it has Spanish
home to the hospitable Rodríguez family. flair: beams, whitewashed walls and red tiles.
N Palos de la Frontera 12, 36300 Bayona, Pontevedra. N 33578 Alles-Besnes, Peñamellera Alta, Asturias. Map
Map p286 A3. § (986) 355691. ` (986) 355691. p287 E2. § ` (98) 5415749. $ latahona@ctv.es 0
0 b. Rooms 8. ¡¡ b,l,d. Rooms 25. ¡¡
BENASQUE BIELSA
Aragüells In winter the lively bar is packed Parador del Monte Perdido In a remote
with locals and visiting skiers. Attic rooms are valley of streams and stunning scenery is this
prettiest, but all have great views. modern parador with rustic rooms.
N Avenida los Tilos s/n, 22440 Benasque, Huesca. N 22350 Bielsa, Huesca. Map p288 C2. § (974)
Map p289 D3. § (974) 551619. ` (974) 551664. 501011. ` (974) 501188.$ parador@bielsa.es 0 b,l,d.
$ info@hotelaraguells.com 0 b. Rooms 19. ¡ Rooms 39. ¡¡