Friday, November 30, 2012

Hotel Casa Fuster

Tthe symbol of love, Hotel Casa Fuster was built in 1908 when Mallorcan aristocrat Mariano Fuster appointed architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner and ordered him to convert a chocolate factory into the 'most spectacular house in the city' for his wife Consuelo Fabra and which, centuries later, now, stands as a luxury hotel and is listed as a landmark building.

THE VIEW:
The hotel terrace overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the Passeig de Gracia, and the Tibidabo Mountain, all of which make for a splendid view. The terrace, in fact, is heaven for all those wanting to relax on a holiday as it has a Jacuzzi, a gymnasium and a swimming pool, thereby giving you a perfect view while you sit back and relax!

ARCHI TYPE:
The 100-year-old building is a mix of Art Nouveau style reflected from its architecture with pillars and carvings, giving it a rich look and the contemporary state-of-the-art style reflected by its furniture and modern gadgets. The hotel has 96 bedrooms decorated with silk and lavender with mini-cinemas, saunas and king-sized beds.

BON APPÉTIT:
The hotel boasts of restaurant Galaxo, which offers a Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal products. The restaurant has a contemporary ambience and its young chefs have been recently awarded for their constant innovations in their preparations. Otherwise, there is Café Viennese which is just the right place to chat and enjoy a hot cup of coffee with that special someone!

AROUND THE CORNER:

Situated in the heart of the city, the Mediterranean Sea, the Eixample and the Sagrada Familia Cathedral are some of the tourist attractions around the hotel. However, FC Barcelona and La Rambla are other must-see places. The former, arguably the most famous football stadium and the latter being the best place to enjoy street food and cheap bargains! However, you might have to go a bit out of your way to see these.


Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.

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