Gothic Quarter Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social LocalOutside the door
Noble harborfront stronghold
Harbor breezes sweep through vaulted ground floors, while guests gather on the teak rooftop deck overlooking luxury yachts at Port Vell.
“In a city where rooftop attractions literally jostle for attention, there’s something rather comforting and unassuming about the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A sixteenth-century noble townhouse preserving an original 1850 entrance staircase alongside vaulted ground-floor ceilings.
Notable
La Terrassa del Duquesa hosts sunset DJ sets and live jazz overlooking the Port Vell marina.
Listed
Perched along Passeig de Colom, pairing Mediterranean market tapas and local cavas with harborfront vistas.
What they say
The best rooftop bars in Barcelona
Condé Nast Traveler
2018
Also in Wallpaper*.
The rooftop terrace of this romantic boutique hotel overlooks the Port Vell waterfront, and, unusually, is open all year.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Passeig de Colom, the hotel borders the labyrinthine Gothic Quarter, with El Born and the seafront promenade a short stroll away.
The rooms
Slate-tiled bathrooms and soundproofed interiors provide quiet retreats, with front-facing rooms looking directly across the palm trees to the marina.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A turquoise plunge pool is set into the sixth-floor deck, surrounded by sun loungers and potted bougainvillea.
The gym
The fitness room has cardio gear and free weights. On Sunday mornings, outdoor yoga classes take to the roof.
At the table
Olentia serves Mediterranean seafood beneath stone arches on the ground floor, and cocktails head to the harbor-facing rooftop terrace.
How it began
Built in the sixteenth century for the Dukes of Cardona, the townhouse flipped its facade outward when the medieval seawall came down.
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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.