The modern Hotel AC Barcelona is within 500 metres of the beach in the business district of Barcelona, Spain on the Costa Brava. It is 15 metres from Barcelona's International Convention Centre and within three and a half kilometres of Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia cathedral, the National Theatre of Catalonia, and Olympic Village.

The Maresme Forum metro station is 150 metres from the hotel and Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 10 kilometres away. Occupying a 22 storey high rise building, the Hotel AC Barcelona has Mediterranean sea views from the outdoor pool deck.

Chrome and wood fittings complement red and black decor at Dia y Nit restaurant, where guests can order from an a la carte menu of international cuisine and Catalan specialities. Modern El CafΘ offers cocktails, tapas, snacks and pastries. Salads, sandwiches and fruit juices are served at Natura CafΘ. The largest of the hotel's 13 function rooms can hold up to 530 people. Wireless Internet access is available, and there are complimentary high speed Internet connections in public areas. Sun loungers and parasols line the wooden decking by the outdoor swimming pool with Mediterranean Sea views and swim up bar. The spa offers a steam room, sauna, jetted tub and massage services. Watersports including snorkelling, surfing, water skiing and windsurfing are available nearby.

Decorated in contemporary style in subtle beiges and creams with laminated wood floors, the Hotel AC Barcelona's 368 air conditioned guestrooms include wireless Internet access, minibars, refrigerators and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers and complimentary designer toiletries.