2023 Membership Meeting/WODC Information
The 2023 Membership Meeting will take place in Barcelona, Spain from 30 October to 2 November alongside the World Orphan Drug Conference (WODC). RDI Members can receive free passes to attend the conference.
Here is some useful information for booking your travel. Please note that this is information we have gathered through internet research and we do not have first-hand experience or any affiliation with the businesses listed.
EVENT SCHEDULE
30 October
14:00 – 17:30 Membership Meeting
Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
20:30 Membership Dinner at Simultaneo Restaurant, Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
31 October
17:30 Drinks and Networking at WODC
20:30 Membership Dinner at Restaurant Barceloneta
1 November
2 November
WODC Day 3: Dedicated RDI Track
(conference closes at 3 PM)
TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Closest Airport: Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the nearest international airport to Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza. It’s approximately 13 kilometers (about 8 miles) away from the hotel.
- Closest Train Station: Barcelona Sants Railway Station (Estació de Barcelona Sants) is the primary train station in Barcelona and is relatively close to the hotel. It’s about 2.5 kilometers (approximately 1.5 miles) away.
- Metro/Bus Stations: The hotel is well-connected to the Barcelona Metro system and various bus routes. The closest metro station is Espanya (Line 1 and Line 3). Bus stops are also conveniently located in the vicinity.
HOTELS
Budget:
Hotel Viladomat – Budget-friendly option with accessible rooms:
Price Range: €50 – €80 per night
Address: C. de Viladomat, 197, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 932 29 65 65
19 min. by foot/9 min. by car/ 17 min. by transit (Metro L1)
Hotel Acta Antibes – Another budget-friendly choice with accessibility features.
Price Range: €55 – €85 per night
Address: C/ de la Diputació, 394, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 932 32 62 11
18 min. by car/23 min. by transit (Metro L2 L1)
Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou – Affordable hotel with accessible facilities:
Price Range: €60 – €90 per night
Address: Carrer de Llull, 170, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 936 24 18 02
23 minutes by car/35 min. by transit (Metro L4 L1)
Medium-Range:
Smart Room Barcelona
Price range: €120-150 per night
20 min by foot
Hotel SB Plaza Europa – Comfortable mid-range hotel with accessibility features.
Price Range: €90 – €130 per night
Address: Carrer de les Ciències, 11, 13, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 935 03 00 00
11 minutes by car/30 min. by foot/15 min. by transit (R5)
Catalonia Atenas Hotel – Mid-range hotel with accessible options.
Price Range: €95 – €140 per night
Address: Avinguda Meridiana, 151, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 932 32 20 11
25 min. by car/20 min. by transit (Metro L1)
AC Hotel by Marriott Barcelona Forum – Stylish mid-range hotel with accessible rooms.
Price Range: €100 – €150 per night
Address: Pg. del Taulat, 278, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 934 89 82 00
23 min. by car/36 min. by transit Tram 4/Metro L1
More Expensive:
Melia Barcelona Sky – Upscale hotel offering accessible rooms and facilities.
Price Range: €160 – €220+ per night
Address: C/ de Pere IV, 272, 286, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 933 67 20 50
24 min. by car/30 min. by transit (Tram 4 / Metro L1)
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I – Luxury option with accessibility features.
Price Range: €180 – €250+ per night
Address: Av. Diagonal, 661 671, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 933 64 40 40
18 minutes by car/20 min. by transit (Metro L3)
Hotel Arts Barcelona – Luxury hotel with accessible accommodations.
Price Range: €200 – €300+ per night
Address: Carrer de la Marina, 19-21, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 932 21 10 00
20 minutes by car/35 min. by transit (Metro L4 /L1)