Carmen, we have also stayed at the Meridien and sure didn&#39;t like it nearly as much as Continental Palacete on Placa Catalunya....... also next to El Corte Ingles - we loved the great free breakfast buffet and sitting up in the dining area of the palace, our fave table was sitting on one of the small private balconies off the dining area, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the Placa.  Barcelona sure is magical to us - wish I was going with you&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rose.... you sure are one organized lady - also love your menu.... I think we might swing by for dinner sometime this week  <img src="http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":biggrin:" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> <br /><br />All of those living in the snowy conditions - please keep safe.