Modernist family household
The guest lounge offers quiet antechambers for reading or working, cultivating an intimate, residential retreat tucked away from the bustling restaurant below.
“The rooms have an overall snug feel, with textured walls and warm fabrics, as well as plenty of details that hark back to the Catalan art nouveau…”
Where it shines
Notable
Geometric hydraulic floor tiles and vaulted Catalan ceilings anchor mid-century furnishings.
Notable
Traditional Catalan recipes served downstairs with fresh produce from nearby Sant Antoni Market.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The style is roughly one part historical, drawing on Barcelona’s 20th-century modernist tradition, and one part contemporary…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along Ronda de Sant Antoni, the hotel borders the energetic nightspots of El Raval and the bustling wine bars of Sant Antoni.
The rooms
Rooms pair geometric hydraulic tiles with modernist accents, while top-floor suites open onto private plant-filled terraces with outdoor soaking baths.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An unheated white-mosaic plunge pool sits on the rooftop deck among cushioned daybeds, sun loungers, and potted cypress trees.
Restaurant
Casa de Comidas Buenavista
Roast chicken cannelloni and regional vermouths are served under Catalan vaulted ceilings and beside an open-air tiled courtyard.
How it began
Founded in 1918 as a theatre-district dining institution, the building was transformed into a boutique hotel by its fourth-generation family owners.
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Antiga Casa Buenavista
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.