Gothic Quarter Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LuxeOutside the door
Surrealist rooftop hangout
Ceramic eye sculptures stud the neoclassical facade, opening into moody dark corridors and a lively rooftop cocktail lounge.
“Strenuously fashionable, from the strangely eyeball-like orbs that cascade over the facade, to the all-black lobby, to the rooftop terrace.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Frederic Amat ceramic eyeball sculptures cover the neoclassical facade, leading into stark monochrome guestrooms with oak floors.
Notable
The eighth-floor terrace surrounds a glass plunge pool, drawing sunset cocktail crowds overlooking the Gothic Quarter skyline.
Listed
Personalized room stays feature a dedicated pillow menu, selectable bed linens in percale or satin, and custom scents.
What they say
Also in Michelin and Condé Nast Traveler.
Ohla Barcelona is all about personalization, right down to the softness of your pillows and the scent of your linen.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Anchored on Via Laietana in the Gothic Quarter, the hotel sits moments from the Palau de la Música Catalana and cathedral.
The rooms
Monochrome rooms combine oak floors and white walls with recessed lighting, minimalist joinery, and glass-walled rainfall showers set against dark slate.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The glass-walled plunge pool sits high on the roof deck, looking straight toward the Gothic Quarter cathedral.
The gym and sauna
The fitness gym has cardio and strength machines, set beside private massage rooms and a Finnish sauna.
Restaurant
La Plassohla
At the corner of Via Laietana, this street-level gastrobar serves Catalan small plates from an open kitchen counter.
At the table
Romain Fornell directs Michelin-starred Caelis, where guests sit at a U-shaped counter facing the open kitchen.
How it began
Standing over ancient Roman water conduits and a medieval palace site, the 1920s building originally opened as Barcelona's first department store.
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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.