just back from barca and would recommend the NH Calderon on Rambla de Catalunya, just up from Placa Catalunya, 2 mins from metro, 5 mins from Aerobus. Room was excellent, staff were friendly, breakfast was superb. got it on justonehotel.com. around €360 for the two nights brekkie included. lots of extas in the bedroom ie tootbrushes, shaving kit, hair brush etc all supplied. usual choc on the bed but also packet of nuts, packet of mints and packet of crisps also in room. mini bar was on the honour system. Have a nice break.