Design New or redone
SLS Barcelona
“Maximalist marina flagship”
Hotel Arts Barcelona
“Olympic waterfront flagship”
METT Barcelona
“Noucentista hilltop showpiece”
Hotel Arconte
“Geometric louvered boutique hotel”
Grand Hotel Central
“Noucentista landmark hotel”
Hotel Regina Barcelona
“Modernist Eixample mansion”
Seventy Barcelona
“Airy Eixample hangout”
Miiro Borneta
“Parkside arcade rendezvous”
Local
Casa Mathilda | Barcelona
“Restored Eixample household”
Antiga Casa Buenavista
“Modernist family household”
Primero Primera
“Residential Catalan clubhouse”
Hotel Praktik Bakery
“Artisan bakery commons”
Hotel Bagués
“Restored jewelry townhouse”
Casa Bonay
“Creative Catalan clubhouse”
The Hoxton Poblenou
“Poblenou design bolthole”
Hotel Neri
“Medieval palace bolthole”
Social Design
The Barcelona EDITION
“Sculptural nightlife haven”
SLS Barcelona
“Maximalist marina flagship”
Sir Victor Hotel
“Sculpted Eixample stage”
Soho House Barcelona
“Portside creative clubhouse”
Hotel Alma Barcelona
“Minimalist courtyard sanctuary”
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
“Skyline Japanese showpiece”
Hotel Ohla Barcelona
“Surrealist rooftop hangout”
Barceló Raval
“Elliptical rooftop hangout”
Wellness Central or lively
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
“Modernist bank cocoon”
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
“Restyled corporate tower”
Hotel Brummell
“Tropical modernist townhouse”
InterContinental Barcelona by IHG
“Polished Montjuïc flagship”
The One Barcelona
“Gilded design atelier”
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa
“Converted textile quarters”
Hotel 1898
“Colonial tobacco showpiece”
Seventy Barcelona
“Airy Eixample hangout”
Design $–$$
Ofelias Hotel
“Restrained boutique townhouse”
The Hoxton Poblenou
“Poblenou design bolthole”
Room Mate Collection Gerard, Barcelona
“Moody modernist parlour”
Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Modernist courtyard refuge”
Yurbban Ramblas
“Minimalist monochrome townhouse”
Room Mate Anna, Barcelona
“Chromatic Mediterranean showpiece”
Room Mate Pau
“Graphic city hotel”
Hotel Porta Fira
“Twisting crimson skyscraper”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Hotel Miramar Barcelona
“Montjuïc palace eyrie”
Primero Primera
“Residential Catalan clubhouse”
ABaC Hotel
“Gastronomic garden hideaway”
Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona (Torre Macaya)
“Modernista hillside refuge”
Heritage Quiet
METT Barcelona
“Noucentista hilltop showpiece”
Hotel Miramar Barcelona
“Montjuïc palace eyrie”
Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona (Torre Macaya)
“Modernista hillside refuge”
Social
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona
“Noble harborfront stronghold”
Casa Bonay
“Creative Catalan clubhouse”
Soho House Barcelona
“Portside creative clubhouse”
Generator Barcelona
“Playful design hostel”
W Barcelona
“Sail-shaped coastal playground”
Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona
“Botanical rooftop commons”
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper
“Coastal Parisian retreat”
Claris Hotel & Spa
“Archaeological palace showpiece”
Design Local
Mas Salagros EcoResort
“Bio-thermal vineyard estate”
Casa Mathilda | Barcelona
“Restored Eixample household”
Antiga Casa Buenavista
“Modernist family household”
Hotel Bagués
“Restored jewelry townhouse”
Miiro Borneta
“Parkside arcade rendezvous”
Hotel Praktik Bakery
“Artisan bakery commons”
Medalled $–$$$
Hotel España
“Moderniste architectural jewel”
Hotel 1898
“Colonial tobacco showpiece”
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Textile guild quarters”
Mas Salagros EcoResort
“Bio-thermal vineyard estate”
Neighborhood spotlight
El Palace Hotel Barcelona
“Grand neoclassical redoubt”
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
“Modernist bank cocoon”
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Textile guild quarters”
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
“Grand boulevard stalwart”
Almanac Barcelona
“Golden Eixample atelier”
Monument Hotel
“Neo-Gothic culinary landmark”
Yok Casa + Cultura
“Modernist eco-design workshop”
Hotel Casa Sagnier
“Modernist architect townhouse”
Editorial mentions
The Serras Barcelona
“Picasso studio harbor residence”
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
“Skyline Japanese showpiece”
Hotel Arts Barcelona
“Olympic waterfront flagship”
Hotel Ohla
“Ceramic-eyed neoclassical conversion”
The Barcelona EDITION
“Sculptural nightlife haven”
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
“Grand boulevard stalwart”
Almanac Barcelona
“Golden Eixample atelier”
Grand Hotel Central
“Noucentista landmark hotel”
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ABaC HotelGastronomic garden hideawayDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by HiltonModernist courtyard refugeDesignHeritageLocal$$ Almanac BarcelonaGolden Eixample atelierDesignLuxeSocial$$$$ Antiga Casa BuenavistaModernist family householdDesignHeritageLocal$$B
Barceló RavalElliptical rooftop hangoutDesignSocialLocal$$ BYPILLOW MothernModernist facade, color-blocked hotelDesignHeritageLocal$C
Casa BonayCreative Catalan clubhouseSocialDesignLocal$$ Casa Mathilda | BarcelonaRestored Eixample householdDesignLocalHeritage$$ Catalonia Barcelona Beach HotelPoblenou coastal havenDesignSocialLocal$$ Claris Hotel & SpaArchaeological palace showpieceDesignHeritageSocial$$$ Cotton House Hotel, Autograph CollectionTextile guild quartersDesignHeritageLuxe$$$E
Eco Boutique Hostal GrauEco-conscious family guesthouseDesignWellnessLocal$$ El Palace Hotel BarcelonaGrand neoclassical redoubtLuxeHeritageClassic$$$$ El Palauet Modernist Suites BarcelonaModernisme mansion apartmentsHeritageDesignLuxe$$$$ Eurostars Barcelona CentralCrisp Mediterranean perchDesignSocialLocal$$G
Generator BarcelonaPlayful design hostelDesignSocialLocal$ Granados 83An antiquities-filled industrial boutique hotelDesignHeritageSocial$$ Grand Hotel CentralNoucentista landmark hotelDesignHeritageSocial$$$ Grand Hyatt BarcelonaRestyled corporate towerWellnessLuxeSocial$$$H
Hilton BarcelonaLuminous Diagonal commonsDesignLuxeSocial$$ Hilton Diagonal Mar BarcelonaCoastal pool-club towerDesignWellnessSocial$$ Hotel 1898Colonial tobacco showpieceHeritageWellnessSocial$$ Hotel 54 BarcelonaBarceloneta marina boltholeDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Alma BarcelonaMinimalist courtyard sanctuaryDesignLuxeSocial$$$$ Hotel AraiRestored palace apartmentsDesignHeritageLocal$$ Hotel ArconteGeometric louvered boutique hotelDesignWellnessSocial$$ Hotel Arts BarcelonaOlympic waterfront flagshipDesignLuxeResort$$$$ Hotel BaguésRestored jewelry townhouseDesignHeritageLocal$$$ Hotel Barceló SantsOrbital transit vesselDesignWellnessSocial$$ Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona (Torre Macaya)Modernista hillside refugeLuxeHeritageWellness$$$ Hotel BrummellTropical modernist townhouseDesignWellnessLocal$$ Hotel Casa FusterModernista landmark revivalHeritageDesignSocial$$$$ Hotel Casa SagnierModernist architect townhouseDesignHeritageLocal$$$ Hotel Cram BarcelonaFuturistic atrium townhouseDesignHeritageSocial$$ Hotel Duquesa de CardonaNoble harborfront strongholdHeritageSocialLocal$$ Hotel EspañaModerniste architectural jewelHeritageDesignSocial$$ Hotel Indigo Barcelona - Plaza Catalunya by IHGModernisme courtyard townhouseDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Espana, an IHG HotelMiró-accented exhibition hotelDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel MidMost Barcelona by Majestic Hotel GroupMediterranean rooftop hotelDesignHeritageSocial$$ Hotel Miramar BarcelonaMontjuïc palace eyrieDesignLuxeHeritage$$$ Hotel NeriMedieval palace boltholeHeritageLuxeLocal$$$$ Hotel NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel CalderónPromenade rooftop towerDesignWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel OhlaCeramic-eyed neoclassical conversionDesignLuxeSocial$$$ Hotel Ohla BarcelonaSurrealist rooftop hangoutDesignSocialLuxe$$$ Hotel Ohla Eixample BarcelonaSculpted ceramic hideawayDesignLuxeSocial$$$ Hotel Porta FiraTwisting crimson skyscraperDesignWellnessSocial$$ Hotel Praktik BakeryArtisan bakery commonsDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Praktik RamblaRestored Modernista mansionDesignHeritageLocal$$ Hotel Pulitzer BarcelonaBotanical rooftop commonsDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Regina BarcelonaModernist Eixample mansionDesignHeritageSocial$$ Hotel Vincci BitStreet art showpieceDesignSocialLocal$$I
InterContinental Barcelona by IHGPolished Montjuïc flagshipLuxeWellnessSocial$$$K
Kimpton Vividora BarcelonaPlayful Catalan design houseDesignLuxeSocial$$$L
Le Méridien BarcelonaMid-century neoclassical towerDesignSocialLocal$$M
Majestic Hotel & Spa BarcelonaGrand boulevard stalwartClassicLuxeHeritage$$$$ Mandarin Oriental BarcelonaModernist bank cocoonLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Margot HouseDiscreet residential quartersDesignLuxeLocal$$$ Mas Salagros EcoResortBio-thermal vineyard estateWellnessDesignLocal$$$ ME BarcelonaTerraced design playgroundDesignLuxeSocial$$$ Mercer Hotel BarcelonaRestored Roman keepDesignHeritageLuxe$$$$ METT BarcelonaNoucentista hilltop showpieceDesignHeritageWellness$$$$ Miiro BornetaParkside arcade rendezvousDesignSocialLocal$$$ Monument HotelNeo-Gothic culinary landmarkDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$ Motel One Barcelona: CiutadellaBotanical budget hotelDesignSocialLocal$ Moxy BarcelonaPlayful rooftop clubhouseDesignWellnessSocial$N
Nobu Hotel BarcelonaSkyline Japanese showpieceDesignSocialLuxe$$$O
Ofelias HotelRestrained boutique townhouseDesignSocialLocal$$P
Primero PrimeraResidential Catalan clubhouseDesignLuxeLocal$$$R
Renaissance Barcelona Fira HotelVertical garden towerDesignWellnessSocial$$ Room Mate Anna, BarcelonaChromatic Mediterranean showpieceDesignSocialLocal$$ Room Mate CarlaVibrant pop-art boltholeDesignHeritageLocal$$ Room Mate Collection Gerard, BarcelonaMoody modernist parlourDesignSocialLocal$$ Room Mate PauGraphic city hotelDesignHeritageLocal$$S
Seventy BarcelonaAiry Eixample hangoutDesignWellnessSocial$$ Sir Victor HotelSculpted Eixample stageDesignSocialLocal$$$ SLS BarcelonaMaximalist marina flagshipDesignSocialWellness$$$$ Sofitel Barcelona SkipperCoastal Parisian retreatDesignLuxeSocial$$$ Soho House BarcelonaPortside creative clubhouseSocialDesignLuxe$$$$T
The Barcelona EDITIONSculptural nightlife havenDesignLuxeSocial$$$$ The Hoxton PoblenouPoblenou design boltholeDesignSocialLocal$$ The One BarcelonaGilded design atelierDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ The Serras BarcelonaPicasso studio harbor residenceDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$U
Uma House by Yurbban TrafalgarConverted textile warehouseDesignHeritageLocal$$W
W BarcelonaSail-shaped coastal playgroundDesignSocialLuxe$$$$ Wittmore HotelSultry Gothic boltholeDesignLuxeSocial$$$Y
Yok Casa + CulturaModernist eco-design workshopDesignHeritageLocal$$ Yurbban Passage Hotel & SpaConverted textile quartersDesignHeritageWellness$$ Yurbban RamblasMinimalist monochrome townhouseDesignSocialLocal$$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.
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.
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.