El Poble-sec Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Montjuïc palace eyrie
The restored 1929 palace facade opens into a stepped modern wing, perched quietly among Montjuic gardens above Port Vell.
What it’s good at
Notable
A modern terraced wing steps seamlessly into the Montjuïc hillside behind the restored 1929 neoclassical palace facade.
Notable
Heated bathroom floors, custom fine linens, and plush robes accompany attentive hillside service above the port.
Notable
The 1929 Noucentiste palace facade built for the Barcelona International Exposition anchors the restored hilltop property.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Far beyond historical revival, it’s a solid piece of modern work — surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, the hotel is a terraced structure riding on the back of the original palace.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set inside the historic Forestier gardens on Montjuic, the hilltop retreat sits minutes above the buzzing streets of Poble-sec.
The rooms
Sunlit rooms feature soothing gray tones and heated floors, with floor-to-ceiling glass opening to Mediterranean or garden panoramas.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White sun loungers and Balinese daybeds border the outdoor pool, surrounded by leafy gardens overlooking the sea.
The spa and gym
Treatment suites use Natura Bissé products, set beside a heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, thermal baths, and a Technogym.
At the table
Studio Miramar serves seasonal Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the port, and drinks flow across the lobby lounge and palace terrace.
How it began
Built for the 1929 International Exposition, the palace later served as Catalonia's television studios before its modern architectural rebirth.
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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.