Located on the city’s buzzy luxury shopping street, Passeig de Gràcia in Eixample, this is one of the city’s finest addresses, home to an exceptional spa, rooftop pool and a two-Michelin-star restaurant
Location
Aside from Versace, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Prada, the hotel is surrounded by two of Gaudí’s masterpieces: Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, meaning you can take your couture with a side of culture when meandering around the area. The hotel is set back from the busy street by a long walkway and offers an oasis from the chaos of the Catalonia capital, complete with a rooftop infinity pool that overlooks the city’s gothic spires and offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Gràcia neighbourhood offers a showcase of Modernista architecture on the Illa de la Discòrdia where Domènech i Muntaner and Puig i Cadafalch left their mark with Casa Lleó Morera and Casa Amatller, respectively. Expect ornate facades, endless bar options and plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants.
Read more: Barcelona city guide – where to shop, eat and drink in the Catalan capital
The vibe
Barcelona is a city that pulses with energy, yet inside the hotel, the atmosphere is joyfully peaceful. The mid-20th century building was previously the Hispano Americano private bank, which has been transformed into an elegant hotel. Designed by the revered Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola, the decor is sleek and contemporary, with light wooden flooring, French rugs and large walk-in showers in each room.
Hidden away up a staircase from the hotel’s reception is the serene Mimosa Garden, designed by landscape architect Bet Figueras. The 660-square-meter terrace is plush with lavender bushes and rattan booths – the perfect place to hide away for some time alone. Meanwhile, chilling poolside is an effortless joy as waiters bring guests complimentary sunscreen and a personal cool box – containing apples and luxury water on a bed of ice – to guests as they tan. By night, the rooftop transforms into a vibey bar as loungers vanish and are replaced by intimate tables where visitors can enjoy creative tapas and classic cocktails as the sun sets over the city.
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