Paris got its Eiffel Tower, St Louis got its Gateway Arch, and Seattle its Space Needle. The legacies from World Fairs gone by are numerous, and Barcelona has its share from the 1929 Expo too. The Palau Nacional and the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion may be better known, but the building housing this hotel also owes its existence to the fair.
Now under the management of AC hotels, a Spanish chain which has seriously upped the ante for hotels across the peninsula, it’s managed to transform Montjuïc into a place where you’d really consider staying. Yes, it’s inconveniently perched on top of a hill beyond walking distance to anything, but one look at the view of the city and the Med, and all is forgiven. And if you can afford to stay at a five star grand luxe, then you can probably afford the ten euro cab fare down the hill. If you can’t, well, then at least the mini bar’s free.
Every region has its share of entrepreneurs. Silicon Valley has its high tech wizards, Milan its couturiers, and Nigeria its money transfer-challenged businessmen. Here, meanwhile, there's been no shortage of holiday flat renters.
Win a two night Barcelona & Discovery package at this luxury boutique hotel. One of our favourite Barcelona hotels, and most certainly our favourite rooftop pool.
For all the high-end design, the sexual tension is evident from the moment you enter the lobby. Provided along with your room are an array of signs to hang off your door knob, including "Disturb, please." Everyone’s game here, except for the staff. Shame.
Gran Clase used to be neither gran or with clase. Times change, though, and today Renfe is putting its new Talgo Trenhotel into service with larger beds, flat screens, and more luggage space as some of the novelties.
There's no denying it: Being married makes perfect financial sense - 1x2 is simply cheaper than 2x1. So put a ring on it, but do it cheaply. Say, by doing away with the party and moving the ceremony directly into the honeymoon.
