Exe Laietana Palace is set in a refurbished neo-classical building on Barcelonas Via Laietana, beside the citys old Roman wall Rooms have flat-screen satellite TV and hydro-massage showers The elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi and air conditioning Some feature views of the Roman wall, while others have a sloping glass roof All have a safe and minibar, and the bathroom comes with a hairdryer A buffet breakfast is served until 10:30 and room service is available There is a 24-hour front desk, and you can hire a car or bicycle from the tour desk Barcelona Cathedral is 400 metres from the hotel, and the trendy Born district is a 5-minute walk away