Are these attractions in Barcelona good to see?

Q. I will be going to Barcelona in a week and am wondering if the Museo de Chocolate is worth seeing also, taking the Camp Nou tour do you get to be on the pitch or just inside the stadium? I know about seeing the magical fountain, going to Tibidabo, and laberint' de Horta are there any other suggestions that I should go check out? I will be there for a week if that helps.

A. Saw your question yesterday, and emailed my daughter to ask about the museum, as she took her family to visit there last month. Her answer is in spanish so I'll give you a resumé..."The visit was fantastic, the children loved it and so did we. To start the entrance tickets are chocolate (and of excellent quality), so you almost get your moneys worth just by eating them (the fee is 4,30⬠and kids under 7 are free, but they get their chocolate ticket even if they don't pay). There are murals depicting the origins and history of chocolate, Fantastic sculptures in Chocolate, from comic heroes like Asterix and Lucky Luke to copies of classic and modern monuments. There are three salons with film shows (multilingual). The first refers to the Aztecs, the second to the early years of chocolate in Europe,including differences between french and spanish chocolate. The third is on the industrial revolution. From there you exit to a tearoom, with all the lovely smells and an ample array of chocolate products you can try at very normal prices. She says it takes between one and two hours to visit ,, and she recommends going in the afternoon, to reach the tearoom in time for "la merienda" (afternoon snack or tea time if you are british). A perfect place for a rainy afternoon, if you have one, but worthwhile no matter the weather.
Go also to the top of Montjuich, the views are fantastic. All of Gaudis architecture is worth visiting, the Parque Güell is lovely worth a good couple of hours (Gaudi's home/museum is on the parks grounds).
I go to Barcelona as often as possible (to visit family), and I enjoy just strolling along the Paseo de Gracia and watching the people, buildings, etc. There is also a small perfume museum at Passeig de Gracia, nº 39, it is at the rear of Perfumeria Regia,a large perfume shop, and tells the history of perfumes, with a fantastic collection of perfume bottles, flasks, etc. Takes about a half an hour to visit.
Then of course there are the museums, monuments and everything else this wonderful city has to offer (not forgetting the excellent food!)
As to the Camp Nou, I'm not a football fan, I've been past it often (actually stayed at a hotel just down the street from it) but I have never gone in to visit it....so here is the Footbal clubs link for your information...
http://fc.barcelona.com/

Enjoy your visit!

What are the best hotels in barcelona?

Q. I need to know what a good hotel in Barcelona is that is not to expencive,nice,and has a pool.

A. The hotel arts is probably the "best" hotel - it's 5 stars with a pooll but lose to the beach. All the stars stayed here when MTV European music awards were held here (Robbie Williams said it was the best hotel he's ever stayed in!).

Downtown you have hotel 1898, with a small pool on the rooftop, but much more central location
For amazing views (but a little further out of town) try hotel Florida up on Montjuic.

These are all 5 star hotels though, so quite pricey! As there is a beach in Barcelona, many hotels don't have pools - I don't know of a 3 star place with pool for example (that is central, if you go outside then definitely you'll find, but you'll pay the price of travelling to all the sights).

Hope that helps?!

Can someone tell me the difference between hotels in Spain?

Q. I am working on my term paper and I need to know the difference in hotel categories in Spain. It is difference between 5.4.3.2.1 stars hotels.

A. European hotel ratings are designed to be objective and quantifiableâbased on, for instance, the number of languages the staff speaks, room size, and ventilation. This sometimes leads to surprising results. For example, the Parador de Granada, with its historic allure and stunning location in the Alhambra Gardens, is regularly ranked as one of the best hotels in Spain by T+L readers, but it receives only four stars, not five, under Spainâs rating system, because it lacks conveniences such as an elevator and a swimming pool. Basically, stars in Europe denote minimum standards for facilities and services provided; more stars = more amenities.

But wait. Each country uses its own criteria. Consequently, three stars in England is not quite the same as three stars in Spain. Worse: three stars in Barcelona is not the same as three stars in Madrid or in Seville (each region of Spain adopts its own standards). And thatâs not likely to change. International standardization, often considered by government tourism departments, hoteliers, and independent organizations, will not occur until someone can account for differences in culture and geographyânot everyone agrees on what makes a good bed, or whether bathrooms should have bidets.

Spain

Hotels covered Spainâs system is also mandatory. Most hotels are rated with one to five stars; some regions add "Q" (for exceptional quality). www.spain.info

Checklist Criteria vary by region but generally focus on room size, elevators (every starred hotel must have one), and AC in common areas.

Site inspection A representative from the regional government goes once to rate a hotel. There are no follow-up inspections unless a property requests one (for example, after property improvements).

Trustworthy? Inconsistent from region to region. TurEspaña, the national tourist board, provides a comprehensive guide that lists facilities and ratings nationwide.

Between the lines Paradorsâhotels in castles, convents, and other historic buildingsârarely have five stars, despite being ultra-luxe, because the structures canât be drastically modified (no elevators, etc.).

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