Not that long ago that the number of accommodations in Barcelona was really limited. Fortunately though, those days have disappeared. The re-development of the city, which began with the 1992 Olympic Games, has continued and as a result any visitor to the city, regardless of whether they’re there for a weekend or perhaps a summer can surely discover accommodation to suit precisely what criteria he or she may have.

Let’s begin our study by searching in the top resorts; and there are lots of to select from. Lovers of contemporary resorts, packed with state from the art technology and perfectly manicured rooms swoon over the award winning Hotel Arts. Those who choose their luxury to arrive to a much more conventional sense, recalling the opulence of a bygone era, go see the Hotel Majestic and also the Barcelona Palace.

Barcelona is also ideally suited for clients who wish to be in the heart of things, near the beach, or even slightly away from downtown. Lots of people select to become close to Las Ramblas and also the Gothic quarter; so they are able to feel the atmosphere of their hotel. Others, particularly if they have kids with them, choose the choice of having a beach nearby, to ensure that small ones can let some steam if required.

Barcelona is blessed with sufficient resorts of all categories, to ensure that with just a little study, you discover just the correct one for your stay. Lots of people might wince in the idea of staying in a hostel – putting them firmly within the backpacker support and not take into account for somebody else. If this is you, then believe again. Barcelona can provide guests a pleasant and economical alternative towards the hotel experience. Don’t think of ‘youth hostels’ when seeing Hostels in Spain; nowadays you’re much more likely to discover a couple as a hiker or perhaps a group tour as to young people. Nearly each and every hostel in Barcelona will now have a kitchen for guests to use, laundry, typical room, and much more and much more frequently, pc terminals. They’re clean, comfortable, safe places and in general, within walking distance of all major attractions.

Incidentally, don’t overemphasize the differences between the resorts, inns and pensions, the terms are frequently interchangeable. An interesting choice for lots of people is finding a self catering appartment in Barcelona, which will give them a greater degree of freedom and often be much much more economical. Apartments can vary in size and price – it’s even feasible to rent student accommodation in July and August. As with all accommodation, just a little study prior to producing your reservation might permit you to discover for yourself that Barcelona has arrive a lengthy way in recent years.

Majestic Hotel Group is honoured to announce the collaboration agreement that it has signed with the Italian group Sina Hotels, owners of luxury establishments in Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan, amongst other Italian cities. According to Malco Par, General Manager of the Majestic Hotel Group, “The agreement represents a creative commercial initiative with a key partner. Besides, Sina has many similarities with the Majestic Hotel Group, as it is also a family business that takes a lot of care of the location, quality and products being offered in its hotels”. From now on, the clients of the Majestic Hotel will be able to benefit from special conditions when booking hotel and restaurant services in any of the establishments that form part of Sina Fine Italian Hotels.

The group Sina Hotels was established in 1958 when the Italian count Ernesto Bocca, a great admirer of Renaissance architecture, acquired a Florentine mansion that had belonged to the Medici family and restored to create the exclusive hotel Villa Medici. Since then, Sina Hotels has managed luxury establishments, both urban hotels and resorts, in Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Perugia, Turin and Viareggio. All of them share common features: a privileged location and the will to reflect the distinctive character of the city or region where they are situated, by means of personalized services, elegant decoration and excellent cuisine based on local, traditional recipes.

Majestic Hotel Group

Majestic Hotel Group was established in 1918 and it now counts with five hotels: four of them in Barcelona. The first hotel of the group, that in time became its flagship, is the 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona. Later on it was followed by the centrally located 3-star Hotel Inglaterra. Since 2008, the group has two more unique establishments in the heart of the city: Murmuri, – a designer boutique-hotel-, and the innovative Denit, – a night&breakfast addressed mainly to young and cosmopolitan clients. Montalembert boutique hotel in Paris, located in the bohemian Saint Germain des Prés quarter, has been the first international incursion of the group. Offering a gastronomic selection of the highest quality is one of the Majestic Hotel Group’s priorities, – as it is expressed in its two restaurants -. Managed by the prestigious chef Fermín Puig, restaurant Drolma has already been awarded a Michelin star, while the brand new Petit Comité was only opened to the public as recently as 2009.

The resorts of the Costa del Sol in Spain have long been favourite destinations for those who want to take a break in the sun. But that’s not all this area of Spain has to offer: the sunshine coast also makes an ideal place to mix business with pleasure, so all the resorts have great hotel conference venues to attract delegates.

They can be reached easily from the airport at Malaga, with flights to and from the UK and other countries all day every day. Fast rail links make easy travelling between the Costa del Sol and other areas of Spain.

A few miles from the airport, in the city of Malaga, the Hotel MS Maestranza Malaga is perfect for a small conference venue, offering an exceptionally central location with views over Malaga’s famous bull ring and with the attractive backdrop of the city’s stunning walled fortress, the Alcazaba.

There are also plenty of beachside hotel conference venues to choose from further along the Costa del Sol. Head south west to the next main resort of Torremolinos and in the heart of desirable La Carihuela you’ll find the four star Hotel Tropicana right beside the sea. This will take up to 130 delegates.

For a major conference needing seating for up to 1600, the five star Hotel Torrequebrada at Benalmádena is just a few miles further along the coast and offers a central location which is excellent for golf, if indeed that is on the cards for extra curricular activity.

Just a little bit further along the coast you’ll come across Fuengirola where there is a wide range of hotel conference venues and then continuing on west you’ll reach Marbella and hit a whole host of possibilities, from the renowned Guadalpin chain to the Fuerte group and of course the Gran Melia Don Pepe, well known for its extensive hotel conference facilities.

Why not try out the Costa del Sol for your hotel conference venue this year? Many resorts; many hotels; many possibilities.