Barcelona, SpainEl Raval
Hotel MidMost Barcelona by Majestic Hotel Group
Mediterranean rooftop hotel
El Raval Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Majestic Hotel GroupMediterranean rooftop hotel
Daily life drifts up to the sixth floor, where lush greenery and daybeds sit high above the city rush.
What it’s good at
Listed
The 1919 building retains its original street facade and central wrought-iron staircase.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
its interiors have been brought up to date in a style that pays tribute to its heritage while marking it unmistakably as a contemporary luxury boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Plaça de Catalunya sits a two-minute walk away, with Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter just around the corner.
The rooms
Several rooms open onto private balconies, and the Suite Exclusive places a freestanding bathtub right beside the bed.
Pool and massage
Bring a swimsuit.
The wooden roof deck holds an outdoor plunge pool, and a dedicated wellness room offers massages and body therapies.
Bar
La Fresca
Cocktails and chilled cava are poured at the blue rooftop kiosk, overlooking city domes and terracotta roofs.
At the table
The morning buffet is organized into detox, energy, and protein selections designed with nutritional consultant Martina Wastl.
How it began
The 1919 building housed Hotel Inglaterra before the Soldevila family remade it, choosing a name that means the exact center.
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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.