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8 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I W hat happens when you combine one of the most distinctive hotel brands in the world with one of the most eclectic and vibrant cities on earth? You get the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona – true avant- garde luxury at this remarkable city’s most exclusive address. If you’ve never visited Barcelona, there’s no better time than now. This exciting hotel pairs the legendary hospitality of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group with the inimitable character that has made Barcelona one of Europe’s foremost travel destinations. The hotel is ideally located on Barcelona’s most stylish boulevard, Passeig de Gràcia, at the very centre of Barcelona’s commercial and entertainment district. You’ll have easy access to the city’s finest shopping, dining and cultural venues and you’re just a short walk frommany major tourist attractions. From your front door, stroll amongst the city’s celebrated promenades and architecture and enjoy the attractions of the famous Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. Barcelona’s many museums and parks are all close at hand and two of the most celebrated buildings by the city’s famous architect, Gaudí, are steps away from the hotel. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is housed in the redevelopment of an elegant mid- 20th century building. The 120 rooms and suites hotel offers highly stylised and spectacularly creative interiors by internationally renowned Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. Each of its stylish guest rooms and exquisitely designed suites showcase enduring contemporary design, which incorporate subtle reflections of the Group’s distinctive heritage. Views are either over the Passeig de Gràcia or the hotel’s landscaped interior garden. A number of guest rooms have a balcony or terrace, from which to admire the surrounding modernist façades in the unmistakable Gaudí style. Rooms and Suites Leading Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has featured contemporary, elegant interiors in the hotel, with exacting attention to detail. Each of the rooms and suites has been individually furnished and decorated to embrace the best of Barcelona’s avant-garde, cosmopolitan style, whilst adding a touch of Mandarin Oriental flair. The luxurious guest rooms are amongst the largest in the city and