El Poble-sec Barcelona, Spain
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Brummell ProjectsTropical modernist townhouse
This townhouse runs like an easygoing neighborhood club. Guests and locals mingle over morning yoga, courtyard coffee, and runs up Montjuïc.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
At just 20 rooms, Hotel Brummell’s a card-carrying boutique, and better for it.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Carrer de Blai's tapas bars are a short stroll away, and Montjuïc's hillside trails rise right behind the property.
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The rooms
Rooms stay uncluttered with open wardrobes and heated bathroom floors. Up top, two penthouses add outdoor bathtubs on private terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A turquoise plunge pool sits on the back patio deck beneath a metal fire escape, lined with sun loungers.
The spa
At the table
Café Schallert turns out cocotte eggs and house-baked strudel, and the lobby honesty bar pours regional wine.
there’s a distinctly authentic feel about Hotel Brummell. From the urban design of the lobby to the locals sipping café con leche on the window bench, Hotel Brummell is Barcelona through and through.
How it began
Austrian entrepreneur Christian Schallert created the hotel after his 24-square-meter 'Lego Apartment' became a viral design sensation.
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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.