The Hotel opened in 1850, which makes it one of the oldest hotels in Barcelona. The hotel was refurbished keeping the original façade and completely rebuilding the interior providing bar, non-smoking rooms, elevator and WiFi throughout its facilities.

The hotel is located in a pedestrian street of the old city of Barcelona. Liceu Theatre is 300 m from the hotel. Plaza Catalunyaand MACBA museum are 1,1km, the Cathedral 900m all in a short walk of this accommodation.