Acevi Villarroel

This stylish, contemporary hotel is located in the city centre’s famous Eixample district, surrounded by enchanting Modernist architecture. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Soak up the sun at its comfortable rooftop terrace and pool. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla Its total surface area is 504,788 sq kms Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. The Acevi Villarroel provides a fashionable, modern venue for your visit to cosmopolitan Barcelona. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Its stylish interior blends dark marble and woods, which complement excellent facilities such as free Wi-Fi internet and the spa area. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). Enjoy a free session in the gym, steam bath or sauna before cooling off on the rooftop swimming pool. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. Take a stroll along the grand street of Aragó to reach the classy boulevard of Passeig de Gràcia. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement The diversity and contrast that go to mould the character of Spain are likewise in evidence in its cities. Here you can experience some of the finest works of world-famous architect, Antoni Gaudí. Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians and, at a later date, the Greco-Roman civilisation laid the first cornerstones of urban settlements which, to this day, bear the marks of their passage through time During the Middle Ages, Arabic, Jewish and Christian cultures, singly and through a process of mutual cross-influence, gave rise to the birth of cities which have come to house an historical-artistic heritage of incalculable proportions Tradition alone does not suffice Modernity too is essential, and this was something certain Spanish monarchs –Charles III for one– managed to successfully apply during their reigns in order to beautify townscapes, like that of Madrid, with parks and landmark monuments, thereby instilling the city with a spirit of renewal. Then relax in the Mediterranean sunshine at one of the cafes along Rambla de Catalunya. It was this element of urban renewal that became even more evident at a later date, in the form of townplans designed to extend and enlarge the leading cities, and the construction of graceful buildings which, in keeping with the shifts and changes in architectural tastes, have helped shape the identity of Spain’s cities over the last two hundred years.