{"id":85206,"date":"2017-05-12T14:55:05","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T12:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=85206"},"modified":"2020-08-01T23:19:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T21:19:50","slug":"modernist-hotels-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/modernist-hotels-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Modernist hotels in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exploring Barcelona you may feel how Hansel and Gretel must have felt &#8211; glittering, colorful buildings that look good enough to eat surround around you as dreams seem to erupt from street corners. When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelonas-modernist-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>modernism<\/strong> <\/a>reached Catalonia at the turn of the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century, it found a unique and captivating new expression which can be seen almost in almost every corner, not only in the big heavyweights like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/sagrada-familia-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>La Sagrada Familia<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Casa Batll\u00f3<\/strong> but in theaters, museums, cafes, shops, and a number of notable hotels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/gracia-barcelona-modernism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gracia district Barcelona &#8211; A temple to Modernism<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/modernist-hotels-barcelona\/#Hotel_Casa_Fuster\" title=\"Hotel Casa Fuster\">Hotel Casa Fuster<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/modernist-hotels-barcelona\/#Hotel_Palauet\" title=\"Hotel Palauet\">Hotel Palauet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/modernist-hotels-barcelona\/#Hotel_Catalonia_Plaza\" title=\"Hotel Catalonia Plaza\">Hotel Catalonia Plaza<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/modernist-hotels-barcelona\/#Hotel_Alexandra\" title=\"Hotel Alexandra\">Hotel Alexandra<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/modernist-hotels-barcelona\/#Hotel_Bagues\" title=\"Hotel Bagu\u00e9s\">Hotel Bagu\u00e9s<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/modernist-hotels-barcelona\/#Hotel_Espana\" title=\"Hotel Espa\u00f1a\">Hotel Espa\u00f1a<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Casa_Fuster\"><\/span>Hotel Casa Fuster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85277\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85277\" class=\"wp-image-85277 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/casa-fuster-breakfast-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rating:<\/strong> 5 stars<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Standout features:<\/strong> The <strong>modernist luxury<\/strong> of their\u00a0<strong>Caf\u00e9 Vien\u00e9s<\/strong>, a spot of\u00a0historical importance and a location of intellectual debate in the city. Nowadays, you can enjoy a cocktail or a coffee (intellectual debate optional) in this light, airy space, with beautiful windows. A live jazz and swing band play there every Thursday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Other notable features:<\/strong> the <strong>Galax\u00f3 Restaurant, <\/strong>and the <strong>Mirador Blue View<\/strong> rooftop terrace with stunning panoramic views where regular DJs play on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Hotel+Casa+Fuster\/@41.397976,2.158061,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x1b4ae5907a796649?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjAz4u88sbTAhVKOxoKHb29B2YQ_BIIoQEwCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Passeig de Gracia, 132<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Palauet\"><\/span>Hotel Palauet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rating:<\/strong> 4.5 stars<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Standout features:<\/strong> The <strong>rooftop spa<\/strong> that includes sauna, Jacuzzi, and massage services. Enjoy <strong>stunning views<\/strong>\u00a0and a delicious cocktail at the bar, exclusively available for guests of the <strong>hotel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Other notable features:<\/strong> The spectacular <strong>Mezzanine Tibidabo<\/strong> apartment which comes with a personal assistant and a private chef.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/El+Palauet\/@41.396914,2.1563763,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a293a3288747:0x47b69cc2f74220e4!8m2!3d41.396914!4d2.158565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia, 113<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Catalonia_Plaza\"><\/span>Hotel Catalonia Plaza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85281\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85281\" class=\"wp-image-85281 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/catalonia-plaza-3-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rating:<\/strong> 4 star<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Standout features:<\/strong> The <strong>hotel<\/strong> is located at the foot of Mountju\u00efc, opposite the grandiose fountains and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/mnac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Museum of Art of Catalonia<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0If you are one of those people that can&#8217;t leave their pets at home when you go on holidays, this is the <strong>hotel<\/strong> for you as pets are welcome\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Other notable features:<\/strong> Two fantastic restaurants &#8211; the Mediterranean restaurant <strong>Filigrana,<\/strong> and the Japanese restaurant <strong>Kurai<\/strong>,\u00a0as well as an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Hotel+Catalonia+Barcelona+Plaza\/@41.3754849,2.1462165,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2793b229f01:0x4c12029d55f61c55!8m2!3d41.3754849!4d2.1484052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Plaza Espa\u00f1a, 6-8<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Alexandra\"><\/span><span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/bcnmaqq-alexandra-barcelona-hotel\/\">Hotel Alexandra<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rating:<\/strong> 4 stars<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Standout featurse:<\/strong> Their restaurant,\u00a0<strong>Solomillo,<\/strong> gives the traditional brasserie a new twist, offering select meat by weight and vegetables grown in the hotel&#8217;s garden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Other notable features:<\/strong> The <strong>Charcuteria bar<\/strong> where select cheese, cold cuts, and market products can be enjoyed in a stylish environment; the\u00a0patio terrace and pool, and a personal shopper service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Alexandra+Barcelona,+a+DoubleTree+by+Hilton+Hotel\/@41.3931742,2.1615493,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe7fb72f9fde3d132?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiG_qfA88bTAhUJXBoKHbnDBe4Q_BIIgAEwCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Mallorca, 251<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/museu-del-modernismo-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museu del Modernismo Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Bagues\"><\/span>Hotel Bagu\u00e9s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85279\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85279\" class=\"wp-image-85279 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/masriera-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rating:<\/strong> 5 stars<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Standout features:<\/strong> This luxurious <strong>boutique hotel<\/strong> sits in the remodeled Bagu\u00e9s-Masriera palace (which was also a jewelry workshop). This former palace displays not only Catalan Modernism, but also Art Nouveau (in the Bistro Restaurant) and classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/an-introduction-to-roman-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roman <\/a>features (the building\u2019s original Roman fa\u00e7ade has been kept intact).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Other notable features:<\/strong> the stunning bar and bistro,\u00a0<strong>outdoor swimming pool<\/strong>, and showcases of jewelry from the Masriera collection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Bagues+Hotel+Barcelona+5*\/@41.3827638,2.1694356,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f651401555:0x3f99352fd10778aa!8m2!3d41.3827638!4d2.1716243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">La Rambla, 105<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Espana\"><\/span>Hotel Espa\u00f1a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rating:<\/strong> 4 stars<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Standout features:<\/strong> <strong>Bar Arnau<\/strong> and the <strong>Fonda Espa\u00f1a<\/strong> <strong>restaurant<\/strong>. These beautiful rooms showcase stunning interiors which conserve many original features, such as the remarkable alabaster fireplace. These rooms are not only places of <strong>historical importance<\/strong> but also places of gastronomical delight. Sample head chef Martin Berastagui\u2019s mix of traditional and contemporary styles of cooking on menus which are available through the week and at weekends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Other notable hotel features:<\/strong> the <strong>Terrace Alaire<\/strong> with live music and stunning views.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Hotel+Espa%C3%B1a\/@41.3799209,2.1706294,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2587218aa63:0xa6d01ef35e90f646!8m2!3d41.3799209!4d2.1728181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Calle Sant Pau, 9-11<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Looking for a new apartment? <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>ShBarcelona<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>\u00a0is the answer.<\/i><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"85206\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring Barcelona you may feel how Hansel and Gretel must have felt &#8211; glittering, colorful buildings that look good enough to eat surround around you as dreams seem to erupt from street corners. 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