The Hotel Catalonia El Pilar Zaragoza is a 4-star hotel in an early 20th-century Modernist building in the old town. It has a gym, an Aragonese restaurant and accepts pets on request, so it suits both a business trip and a break with a dog.
Location and getting around
The address is Calle Manifestación, 16. The Basilica of El Pilar is about a 5-minute walk away, and so are La Seo, the Puente de Piedra and El Tubo. You reach Plaza de España in about 10 minutes and the Aljafería Palace in about 20.
The Mercado Central is very close. Zaragoza–Delicias station is about 2.5 km away: better by taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The building keeps its original wooden lifts. The rooms have air conditioning and heating, free wifi, satellite TV, a desk and a safe at no charge. The bathroom is private, with a hairdryer.
- Gym.
- Buffet breakfast in the restaurant.
- Traditional Aragonese dinners in the same restaurant.
- Pets accepted on request.
Who it suits
- Guests travelling with a dog who want to sleep right in the old town.
- Business travellers who find a desk and a gym useful.
- Those who prefer to dine at the hotel after a day of sightseeing.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Pets must be requested beforehand, because they are accepted on request. Own parking is not listed. You can compare with other 4-star hotels.