Barcelona, SpainL'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
Hotel Arconte
Geometric louvered boutique hotel
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
ABaCGeometric louvered boutique hotel
An adults-only boutique wrapped in an aluminum lattice, organized around a central glass atrium that channels daylight inside.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dynamic aluminum lattice louvers enclose a central light-well atrium with glass elevators.
Listed
The ground-floor lounge bar pours cocktails alongside plates of acorn-fed Iberian ham.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The ultra-modern geometric metallic façade of Arconte hides equally modern interiors at this city center boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal sit just two blocks away, lined with major fashion boutiques and restaurants.
The rooms
Rooms keep to a muted palette with open-plan bathrooms, and higher categories add private balconies over the street.
The gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The mirrored fitness room has Technogym spinning bikes, a dumbbell bench, and a multifunctional mobility station.
At the table
A morning buffet serves artisanal cheeses and daily pastries, followed by wine and cocktails at the reception bar.
How it began
Originally a 1960s commercial office block, the structure once housed automaker SEAT before its conversion into a hotel.
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Our shorthand
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.