Located in the heart of Barcelona, very close to the emblematic Paseo de Gracia and the Avenida Diagonal, thus offering visitors easy access to the shopping and cultural areas of the city. Very close to the Plaza Cataluña, from which one can take a walk to the Ramblas and the Barrio Gótico (Gothic Quarter. Each room is carefully decorated in a minimalist style with wooden floors and green marble bathrooms. The Diplomatic Hotel has an expansive terrace with lounge chairs, umbrellas and superb views of the city. The central location makes it an ideal choice for tourists, shoppers and business people. It's within easy reach of the best shops and some of the city's most famous buildings, like Gaudí's Pedrera. Plaça Catalunya is a stone's throw away and it's not much further to the atmospheric Barri Gòtic. The hotel was completely refurbished in June 1999 in a distinctive, ultramodern style. It's all light, open spaces and wood paneling.