Are you planning a trip to Barcelona? Then one of your major concerns would be what hotel you can stay in, and how much it would cost. Since Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Spain, seeing thousands of visitors a year, rest assured that you will find plenty of hotel accommodations. Just go on the Internet and you’ll see just how many choices you have.

There are many things to consider while choosing a hotel. Some of the most important factors are, of course, price, location, service and quality.

The price of a hotel fluctuates according to the kind of amenities it has. You do get what you pay for. However, you can find great discounts on hotels by going there during the off season, or finding websites that have a lot of promos and package rates. Remember that travel sties have preferred relationships with hotels because of the volume of tourists that they can bring to an establishment. You are more likely to negotiate for a discount if you course your transactions through an affiliated website rather than doing the search on your own. As for service, look for a hotel that has—at the very least—a warm and accommodating staff. Even if not all hotels offer personalized butler service, or have a full staff of spa therapists and personal shoppers at your disposal, they can at least be friendly and helpful. You can get an idea of how customer-service oriented a hotel is by how you are treated when you are inquiring about package rates. How they treat a potential customer is a good idea of how they treat an existing customer.

Some of the best known hotels in Barcelona is the Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel. This hotel is found in the centre of Port Vell and has a long tradition of excellence and grandeur. Others may enjoy staying in the Claris Hotel, a converted 19th century palace done in the neoclassical architectural style. For those who want a closer look at Barcelona culture, there is the Le Meridien Barcelona Hotel. It is located near major cultural attractions like the famous Liceo Opera House, The Gothic Quarter, and the Museo Picasso. But if you are more into shopping, consider the Intercontinental Princess Sofia Hotel, a stone’s throw away from the exclusive shopping district.