Barcelona, SpainGothic Quarter
Kimpton Vividora Barcelona
Playful Catalan design house
Gothic Quarter Barcelona, Spain
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGPlayful Catalan design house
The hotel runs like a lively Catalan home, filled with local art and daily rituals from evening vermouth to rooftop brunches.
“The Vividora is the Kimpton brand’s first foray into Spain, and its ‘hola’ has been done with panache and individuality.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The Kimpton Vividora looks right at home here, a luxury boutique hotel crafted in partnership with a local design studio.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Narrow Carrer del Duc sits in the Gothic Quarter, a short walk from Barcelona Cathedral and the crowds of La Rambla.
The rooms
Rooms come in warm clay tones with tan leather accents, and suites open onto terraces overlooking the Gothic Quarter.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and shaded daybeds border the seventh-floor pool, looking out across the rooftops of the Gothic Quarter.
The spa
Treatments draw on organic vegan SCENS plant formulas, and red light therapy beds support cellular repair.
The gym
The 24-hour gym has cardio and strength equipment, and guests can borrow bicycles to explore the city.
Fauna Restaurant
Dishes draw on traditional Catalan home cooking, served in a dining room with patterned tile floors and warm sconces.
The brand enlisted Barcelona interiors firm El Equipo Creativo to create Vividora’s signature look, blending contemporary design with distinctly Catalan touches.
At the table
GOT pours specialty coffee and natural wines at street level. On the roof, Terraza de Vivi mixes cocktails under timber pergolas.
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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.