“A historic hotel with a romantic rooftop terrace and panoramic views of the city. Colonial-style rooms are stylish without being overly fussy. Boasting both a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, a spoiling spa, and a Mediterranean restaurant - you have everything you need here.”
“A historic hotel with a romantic rooftop terrace and panoramic views of the city. Colonial-style rooms are stylish without being overly fussy. Boasting both a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, a spoiling spa, and a Mediterranean restaurant - you have everything you need here.”
Hotel Review
Housed in the 19thC Philippines Tobacco company building the hotel has been refurbished combining the past and present to create simple yet modern interiors. The rooms are stylish without being overly fussy: most feature just two colours plus striped fabrics. The indoor swimming pool and spa in the old warehouse is atmospheric and eerie with low lighting and exposed brick work. As so often in Barcelona, the real highlight of the hotel is the romantic rooftop terrace and pool with uninterrupted 360 degree views of the city, day beds, bar area and a tapas style informal restaurant serving cocktails. Relatively unknown amongst tourists, it’s easier to get a seat here than in many other rooftop restaurants.
Written by Julia Pearson
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Set on La Rambla, locations don't get much more central than this. You'll find shopping, markets, and Modernist buildings nearby
- City Style
- The hip roof terrace bar and pool make this a chic city stay
- Sights nearby
- Visit the grand mansion Palau Güell, officially deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Local markets
- Spend hours sampling local dishes at the ever-popular Boquería Market
- Designer Shopping
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Book either a deluxe room or colonial suite for your own terrace
- Restaurant
- El Nido restaurant, offers Mediterranean-fusion food
- Roof terrace
- With a pool, bar, and panoramic views
- Sit-out Terrace
- Spa
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Disabled access
- Conference facilities
- Contemporary
- Romantic
- Views
- Downtown
Facilities
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Book either a deluxe room or colonial suite for your own terrace
- Restaurant
- El Nido restaurant, offers Mediterranean-fusion food
- Roof terrace
- With a pool, bar, and panoramic views
- Parking
- Private parking. Charges apply
- Swimming Pool
- Rooftop and indoor pools
- Safe
- Business Centre
- Bath robes
- Bar
- Walking distance restaurants
- Sauna/Steam
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Cots available
- No pets
- Library
- Bicycle hire
- Sit-out Terrace
- Spa
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- 24 Hour room service
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Conference facilities
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Views
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Visit the grand mansion Palau Güell, officially deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Local markets
- Spend hours sampling local dishes at the ever-popular Boquería Market
- Theatre
- Book a show at the grand and historic Palau de la Música
- Designer Shopping
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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Originally published by Good Hotel Guide (view article)
