The Hotel Axel is a luxury gay and lesbian property in the heart of Barcelona's Gayxample area, walking distance from Las Ramblas and the Gothic district, approximately six miles from El Prat Barcelona International Airport. Local attractions include Olympic Stadium, Miro Museum, Palau de la Musica Catalana, and La Sagrada Familia.<br><br>Hotel amenities include small refrigerators on each floor with complimentary water bottles, room service, business center with high-speed Internet access, a library, and the Chill-out lounge area where guests can have cocktails. The onsite dining room features buffet breakfast and international cuisine for lunch and dinner, including a selective wine list. The Skybar is situated on the rooftop, adjacent to the pool and solarium. Guests of the Hotel Axel have shopping choices at La Boutique Del Hotel, which carries trendy brand name fashions for men. Guests may also enjoy the onsite spa offering massage services, a fully-equipped fitness center, pool, Finish sauna, Hamam, and Jacuzzi. Every Thursday night, the hotel presents the Shimai at the Axel drag queen show.<br><br>Guest rooms feature soundproofing, central A/C and heating, flat screen TVs, dataports, high-speed Internet access, and photography light boxes by Emilio Lekuona.<br>.