Barcelona, SpainDreta de l'Eixample
Hotel NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón
Promenade rooftop tower
Dreta de l'Eixample Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
NH HotelsPromenade rooftop tower
The hotel acts as a calm tower along the promenade, lifting guests from city bustle to panoramic rooftop views.
What it’s good at
Listed
An unheated eleventh-floor rooftop pool looks out directly toward the Sagrada Família.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Rambla de Catalunya sits right outside, and Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batlló are an easy stroll away.
The rooms
Stark white rooms keep things simple and functional, with selected categories opening onto private terraces above the street.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the solarium deck 75 meters up, surrounding an open-air pool with views across the city.
Eleven BCN Bar & Terrace
A glass bottle tower centers the indoor lounge, and outdoor bar stools look across the rooftops toward the Sagrada Família.
Restaurant
Tablafina
The restaurant serves Catalan charcuterie and regional tapas, with tables indoors under chrome pendants and outside along the promenade.
How it began
The building rose in 1973 on the site of Teatro Calderón, once one of Barcelona's largest theaters.
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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.