Located in Barcelona's beating heart, the Hotel Gran Ducat is synonymous with the epicentre, with the heart, with the core, because it is truly impossible to be closer to the centre. It is located less than a 2-minute walk from Paseo de Gracia, the Ramblas, Plaza de Catalunya, large department stores like El Corte Ingles and FNAC and the Portal del Angel shopping area. The hotel, which has been opened since 2001, occupies a five-storey building boasting the aesthetics and architecture characteristic of Barcelona's 19th century Ensanche district.The Gran Ducat has a business centre, Wi-Fi for your laptop, a TV room and bilingual service. Plus, our guests get free newspapers, a 24-hour reception desk, non-smoking rooms, rooms adapted for disabled guests and other services including ticket sales, laundry and car rentals.