El Raval Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
BarcelóElliptical rooftop hangout
Sculptural furniture, vibrant fuchsia lighting, and suspended ceiling tubes give the ground-floor social spaces a futuristic edge.
What it’s good at
Notable
An elliptical black stainless-steel mesh tower framing curved guest rooms and a futuristic, neon-lit lobby.
Notable
Sunday DJ brunches at the ground-floor lounge and sunset cocktail sessions on the panoramic 360-degree rooftop.
Listed
Positioned on the pedestrianized Rambla del Raval, steps from Botero's cat sculpture and contemporary art galleries.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set right on the pedestrianized Rambla del Raval, the property sits beside Botero's cat sculpture and minutes from MACBA.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling curved windows frame views across El Raval, with motorized blackout curtains fitted along the cylindrical glass walls.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An unheated plunge pool sits on the eleventh-floor terrace, looking out over 360-degree city views.
The spa and gym
The basement wellness area has a sauna, private massage rooms, and a 24-hour fitness room.
Restaurant
B-Lounge
Under oversized lamps, the ground-floor lounge serves Mediterranean tapas and hosts Sunday brunches with live DJ sets.
How it began
Constructed in 2008 as part of a district renewal plan, the elliptical tower was designed by CMV Architects.
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Barceló Raval
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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.