Balmes is located in central Barcelona, 5 minutes walk from the famous Passeig de Gracia Boulevard It offers a swimming pool, a gymfitness center and modern rooms with satellite TV The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Balmes feature parquet floors and smart, simple decor They all come with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi The hotels restaurant serves typical Catalan food using fresh market produce Bar Bal, like the rest of the hotel, is decorated with works of African art Staff at the hotels 24-hour reception can help booking tickets for guided tours, live shows and other events There is a computer in the lobby which guests can use for free Gaudis Casa Batllo and La Pedrera are both under 10 minutes walk from the hotel You can walk to Las Ramblas and Barcelonas charming Gothic Quarter in around 15 minutes
