Humid and full of mosquitoes, Barcelona wasn’t the most inviting place at the turn of the 19th century. Those with good sense and wherewithal headed to surrounding patches of land and the buildings residing on them; the great expansion of the Eixample had begun.
Today the heirs of the escapists are amongst the wealthiest in the city, including the owners of this hotel. Converted from office blocks, it avoids the hubbub of Via Laietana via a long entrance hallway leading into a calming oasis of soundproofed luxury and inky black silence. Also on offer: perhaps the most spectacular rooftop pool in the centre of Barcelona.
Price EUR 165-675 Amenities Korres Rooms 147 Pool Yes, probably the most spectacular pool in the centre of Barcelona. Gym Yes Roof Terrace Yes Meeting room 65
Special Ávalon Restaurant headed by Ramón Freixa, Baby sitting upon request, Children’s room service.Personal shopper
ADDRESS Via Laietana 30 08003 Barcelona +34 93 295 7900 web
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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.
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