Creative Catalan clubhouse
A buzzing community hub where neighborhood remote workers, aperitivo crowds, and hotel guests drift between leafy light wells and plush velvet lounges.
“A vaulted, cobblestoned courtyard lies between the street outside and reception in this immaculately restored 19th-century modernist mansion.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Five open venues mix all day, from morning flat whites at Satan's to nighttime DJ sets at Libertine.
Notable
Restored nineteenth-century hydraulic floor tiles, custom Marc Morro furniture, and leafy courtyard light wells anchor the interior.
Notable
Local makers shaped everything from the curated library by Blackie Books to handwoven Teixidors blankets in guestrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
This hotel was a community effort. From the furniture to the blankets to the soap, this is Barcelona — and Catalan culture — on full display.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Gran Via in Dreta de l'Eixample, a short stroll from Plaça de Tetuan and the boutiques of Passeig de Gràcia.
The rooms
Soaring ceilings and tall windows frame quiet quarters, while Courtyard Large Terrace rooms add private patios with hammocks and outdoor showers.
The rooftop baths
Japanese ofuro cedar soaking tubs sit among rooftop greenery alongside a dry infrared sauna and cold plunge.
The spa deck
Canvas loungers rest under parasols on the wooden terrace, beside cabins offering shiatsu and Ayurvedic bodywork.
Bar
Libertine
Plush leather and teal sofas sit beneath high skylights, serving craft cocktails from morning until late.
the former home and artists residence has been refurbished by Brooklyn-based Studio Tack, who have lent a soft minimalism to the interior’s original mosaic floors…
At the table
The rooftop Chiringuito serves grilled tapas under a thatched pergola, and Bodega Bonay pours natural wines downstairs.
How it began
Built in 1869 by architect Francisco Batlle, the neoclassical residential mansion originally housed the prominent Bonay family.
“Nearly everything in the hotel is the work of area artisans, including bespoke wood furnishings and colorful bedspreads made from natural sustainable fabrics.”
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Casa Bonay
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How we rate hotels.
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.