“Modern design blended with original architecture in a quieter area of Barcelona. Contemporary rooms have lots of natural light, parquet floors, and attractive furnishings. Fabulous roof top terrace bar, weekly live music, and business corner. A sophisticated but fun choice.”

Hotel review

The designer hotel Villa Emilia is located in a residential area of Barcelona, on a quiet square but only 10 minutes walk from Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas, so the area has an authentic feel with corner cafes and bars nearby. Lively ground floor reception, Zinc bar and Bistrot restaurant, where breakfast, lunch and dinner is served as well as coffee and snacks throughout the day. The Zinc bar also has live piano music two or three times per week. The rooftop terrace is good fun too with locals and guests enjoying beer, tapas, cocktails depending on the time of day and it’s open till 1am. Rooms are surprisingly large, well thought out and with comfy beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, air-conditioning and spacious bathrooms. Excellent value for the size and location, but don’t expect much of a view. Four stars at three star prices.

Hugh Graham-Watson
Hugh Graham-Watson Review published: 25/10/2024

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • With contemporary design and a trendy rooftop bar - this is a stylish city stay
  • Lively

    • The rooftop bar and piano bar give a convivial feel to this laidback hotel
  • Designer Shopping

    • Head to Passeig de Gracia to peruse Barcelona's best designer stores
  • Sights nearby

    • Located close to Las Ramblas, Paseo de Gracia, and Plaza Cataluña
  • Museums

    • A trip to the Picasso Museum is a must for all art enthusiasts
  • Restaurant

    • The bistro-style restaurant serves local cuisine
  • Designer

    • Designer furniture and accessories throughout
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are very welcome at no additional cost
  • Roof terrace

    • Excellent roof terrace bar open till late
  • Family Suites

    • Interconnecting rooms available
  • Learning

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Charming

  • Local markets

  • Close to nightlife

  • Contemporary

  • Traditional

  • Disabled access

  • Cycling

Facilities

  • Rooms

    53 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    The bistro-style restaurant serves local cuisine
  • Pet friendly

    Pets are very welcome at no additional cost
  • Roof terrace

    Excellent roof terrace bar open till late
  • Family Suites

    Interconnecting rooms available
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Bicycle hire

  • Cots available

  • Airport transfer

  • Bar

  • Safe

  • Business Centre

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Disabled access

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Sitting Room

Activities

  • Designer Shopping

    • Head to Passeig de Gracia to peruse Barcelona's best designer stores
  • Sights nearby

    • Located close to Las Ramblas, Paseo de Gracia, and Plaza Cataluña
  • Museums

    • A trip to the Picasso Museum is a must for all art enthusiasts
  • Learning

  • Local markets

  • Close to nightlife

  • Cycling

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Villa Emilia Review

Originally published by The Telegraph

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