The community of Catalonia has imposed a local tax for stays from November 1st 2012. This tax is outside the control of OHG will be collected directly by the hotel at check in. 1 star hotel: 0.75? per day 2 stars hotel: 0.75? per day 3 stars hotel: 0.75? per day 4 stars hotel: 1.25 ? per day 5 stars hotel: 2.50 ? per day The tax is per person and day and will be applied for a maximum of 7 days. The city tax does not apply for children (up to the age of 16). A breakfast buffet is available every morning. The homely, air-conditioned rooms are all fitted with an en suite bathroom and contain a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access and a safe. Moreover, they also contain a minibar, a double bed, a lounge area, carpeting and are centrally heated. This first class hotel is located directly in the city's tourist centre. Las Ramblas and other eminent tourist attractions, restaurants, an abundance of shops, vibrant bars and night clubs and the beach are all easily reached on foot. Links to the public transport network are also found within metres of the hotel's entrance. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the airport from the hotel. The historical city hotel was built in 1919 and renovated in 2002 and consists of a total of 120 rooms on 3 floors of which 80 are doubles and 40 are suites. The facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange desk, lifts, a café, a bar, a TV room, a conference room and Internet access. There is also an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area, car parking facilities and a garage. Room and laundry services are also available. The hotel possesses its own indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a gym. Furthermore, the hotel offers luxurious professional massages.