Architect Lluis Doménech i Montaner would’ve never imagined that one of the most majestic modernist buildings in Barcelona would share the area with one of the most decadent gay clubs. (While first of its type in the city, Martin's is like a glamorous lady whose cigarette holder dribbles from her wrinkled grimaced mouth.) It’s like mixing Twinings’ Earl Grey and a vulgar vacuum-packed sandwich on a supermarket shelf. Casa Fuster’s silhouette (with all the jazz and gourmet cooking that moves within) breaks not only Passeig de Gracia’s line of vision, but also the monotony of that select corner and the traces of conservatism that still remain.
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.
