Dreta de l'Eixample Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Sircle CollectionSculpted Eixample stage
Under suspended Bocci lighting, the expansive ground floor draws both remote workers and travelers mingling from lounge seating to the bar.
“Filtering out the city bustle, the undulating limestone façade provides privacy and cosiness while also directing the Spanish sunlight to the interiors.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Peeling limestone window panels and rubber-lined hallways frame interiors anchored by a custom Carrara marble billiard table.
Notable
The circular bar at MR PORTER, DJ-led rooftop sessions, and a private members club foster lively guest mixing.
Listed
Nani Marquina rugs, regional art by Antoni Muntadas, and a curated library honor Catalan feminist author Víctor Català.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Sir Victor’s design keeps it quiet — both literally, thanks to its rubber-lined corridors, and visually, thanks to the sedate simplicity of the design.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked just off Passeig de Gràcia, the hotel places you one block from Gaudí architecture and upscale shopping.
The rooms
Muted palettes and local contemporary art pair with tactile comforts like denim bathrobes and shelves stocked with curated literature.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool rests in the subterranean spa, and a rooftop plunge pool overlooks the Eixample district.
The spa and gym
Serena Spa includes treatment suites and a sauna facing a bamboo courtyard. Upstairs, the gym has Woodway treadmills.
Bar
The Rooftop at Sir Victor
Stools at the marble counter look straight toward the sculpted chimneys of Gaudí's Casa Milà.
The building that houses Sir Victor went modern, and its façade—with architect Capella Garcia’s white balconies that curve out like the open pages of a book—has become Barcelona-famous in its own right.
Restaurant
MR PORTER Barcelona
Red marble tables and a central oak bar define this modern steakhouse, looking onto a leafy inner courtyard.
How it began
Reimagined from the pioneering 2003 Hotel Omm, the property takes its name from Catalan author Caterina Albert’s masculine pen name.
“Sir Victor’s striking modern façade—with curving white balconies resembling the flipping pages of a book—is a bold departure from the elegant 19th-century architecture.”
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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.