Family Friendly Hotels in Barcelona, Spain

Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona Overview and places to visit

Spain itself is a beauty on its own with every city having a little something of its own to offer. Famous for its architecture, culture, the language, the food and most importantly, the people. Barcelona is the sixth most populous urban area and is one of the top most successful cities in the world as a brand and is regarded as a smart city. 

The city offers a lot for everyone. It is ideal for people with an eye for history, architecture and of course, football fans. La Sagrada Familia Basilica by Antonio Gaudi that has been under construction since 1882 and is still not complete. Visiting FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium is every football fan’s lifelong dream. The stadium can accommodate almost 100,000 people and it is one of the most popular sites visited in Barcelona. To ensure that you truly enjoy the beauties that Barcelona has to offer, your stay has to be comfortable yet luxurious. Here are some of the most Family Friendly Hotels in Barcelona, Spain:

1. W Barcelona

W Barcelona - Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

Architecture 

W Barcelona is ranked number 1 on our best luxury hotels in Barcelona list. Barcelona offers one-of-a-kind architecture and you can live in one of these beautiful buildings. W Barcelona is designed by a famous architect, Ricardo Bofill. The building has a sail-like shape to it and it is located next to the Barceloneta beach. Not to mention, the hotel has a total of 473 rooms and suites with a wide variety of services and packages to choose from. The rooms provide a stunning view of the Spanish coast. Additionally, the rooms are 9-feet high with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide the spectacular view of the Barcelona skyline and the beach. 

Rooms

The room itself is an artwork of its own offering you comfort and style like no other hotel. The bedroom has a signature W bed with a pillow-top mattress and Egyptian cotton sheets. Moreover, the rooms are equipped with a work desk and a high-speed internet, a dual-line phone with voicemail, several USB connections and international outlets. There is also a 49-inch flat screen TV with a Bose® Bluetooth sound system. Other necessities like an in-room Nespresso machine and all the tea making facilities are also present along with a MixBar and a minibar. Apart from that, the bathroom has a rainforest shower and is equipped with Spa sink side six bath amenities and a huge closet. 

Dining

For dining, the W restaurant has a lot to offer starting from the modern WAVE restaurant serving Arabic, Spanish and Lebanese cuisine and La Barra which serves the best sea food that Barcelona has to offer. The poolside bar called WET serves a variety of refreshing drinks and the hotel also provides a 24-hour in-room dining option as well. Not to mention, there is also a Techno gym with high-quality tech equipment featuring audiovisual technology to keep you entertained. The hotel also features a spa and a relaxation area.

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2. Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I

Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I - Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

Views and Location

Fairmont is famous throughout the world for their hotels. Their hotel is Barcelona keeps up the reputation by offering an experience like no other. The place itself is beautiful with their views of their garden and Barcelona’s skyline. Uniquely, this hotel is located on Avenida Diagonal which is near Camp Nou and Barcelona Polo club. 

Rooms

The hotel has 395 rooms and 37 suites. The bedrooms are minimalistic yet cosy. They come fully equipped with a 48-inch TV, free Wi-Fi, iron, a safe and separate bath and shower. The view is often of the skyline, the garden or of the Camp Nou stadium or the Polo club. On top of that, the rooms have individually controlled air conditioning and even a refreshment center. The hotel also offers other amenities upon request and there are a total of 9 room types to choose from depending on your preference. 

Dining and Facilities 

For dining, there is a huge variety of international and Mediterranean cuisines to choose from. There are 3 bars, a poolside one and a high-end wine lounge. In-room dining is also available 24/7. For activities, the hotel offers a relaxing experience to help you unwind at their revitalising spa that comes with an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, water circuit and experience showers, giving you a completely transformed spa experience like no other hotel. In addition to that, Fairmont often hosts events of their own at their different locations by famous artists for their guests at the hotel. 

Fairmont Barcelona’s lobby serves as an elegant restaurant which offers an experience they call ‘El Brunch’ which has a different theme every month and is known for being unique housing fresh local produce with excellent music. Furthermore, the hotel also has meeting rooms, Palau de Congressos de Cataluyna complex and outdoor spaces for meetings and events. 

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3. Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel GL

Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel GL - Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

Overview and Location

Ranked 3rd on our best luxury hotels in Barcelona list is Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel GL. Grand Marina hotel is famous for its hospitality. They provide a welcome bottle of water. The hotel is 5-stars like every other but unlike many, it also offers free breakfast. It is located near the port and the main attraction here are the yachts and cruise liners. It is only 15 kilometres away from the airport.

Architecture 

The building has a futuristic view to it, built with the help of famous architects, it is inspired by the port and its surroundings. The decor is like no other, ideal for photography, the hotel even holds the annual Grand Marina Photography Prize. Not to mention, this hotel takes pride in every corner of the building and how it is designed to look modern but hold the comfort factor for their guests. The terraces are fully furnished for the guests to unwind and relax. 

Rooms and Facilities

In terms of facilities there is an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym providing high-tech machines targeted towards cardio and weight lifting. There is also a sauna and a massage parlour. The hotel hosts several art exhibitions for the guests to enjoy. The rooms are minimalistic and modern featuring a good pillow menu for the guests to choose from while the floors of the room are wooden.

All the rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and a work desk. Moreover, the food is amazing at Grand Marina starting with a healthy breakfast made from the freshest produce available from the local markets. 

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4. NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon

NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon - Best Luxury Hotels in Barcelona

Overview and Location

Formerly known as NH Barcelona Calderon, this hotel has been around for a long while and is known for its 5-star hospitality. The hotel was renovated in 2016 and now offers impeccable interior. It is located within the Quadrant D’Or and is also near many famous landmarks like La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo and Casa Mila along with several shopping districts. 

Rooms

The rooms are stylish, spacious and some of them include an outdoor terrace providing the view of Barcelona’s skyline and the hotel also allows pets but under certain conditions. There is an in-room Nespresso machine, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, tea kettle and a rain-effect shower. 

Facilities 

The hotel features a large roof-top swimming pool providing a stunning view at night. There is also a fully equipped high-tech gym and a whole guest relations team appointed just to help the guests with their adventures in Barcelona. For business stays, the hotel has a lot to offer starting from their audiovisual equipment, video conference and several other conference facilities along with coffee breaks.

It also features banquet facilities, event planners, wedding services and several event packages. Additionally, it consists of many other facilities provided including accessible rooms for people with limited mobility. Dining at NH Collection is one of a kind. They offer good food of their own but they also provide delivery service from local restaurants. 

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5. Hotel Arts Barcelona

Hotel Arts Barcelona

What makes Hotel Arts Barcelona one of the best luxury hotels in Barcelona?

Providing a unique 5-star experience that you might never want to leave the hotel. The building itself is considered to be one of the most iconic buildings in Barcelona. The building offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the Ciudad Condal while the hotel offers spacious rooms with spacious, fully equipped bathrooms and a one-of-a-kind mattress for you to unwind on.  

Facilities 

The hotel provides a 24-hour room service, separate shower and bathtub, in-room Nespresso coffee machine, two phone lines with an answering machine, individual temperature control and a control panel for lights and music. Hotel Arts takes pride in their spa services by providing the most relaxing experience with an impeccable view of the sea and Barcelona’s skyline. Apart from that, 43 The Spa offers a wide variety of unique relaxing treatment and experiences to choose from and there is also an open-air relaxation terrace, different saunas, vitality pools and ice fountain. 

Dining

Dining at the Hotel Arts is also an experience like no other. Providing you with a great ambience inspired from the coast and having a Mediterranean character with not just the decor but the food as well. Moreover, Lokal provides the ultimate healthy and fulfilling breakfast with a wide variety of options to choose from. There are several other bars are eateries to choose from and also an infinity pool and a lounge. 

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6. Ohla Barcelona

Ohla Barcelona

Overview and Location

Just missing out on the top 5 of the best luxury hotels in Barcelona list is Ohla Barcelona. This hotel is ideal for people who have an eye for art. Ohla is famous for its interior designs and its overall architecture. It is situated ideally in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. It is two minutes away from the Cathedral and only five minutes away from the Rambla and Boqueria market.

The hotel itself is a landmark and is situated where the Roman water channels passed through the city and also where the palace of the first Count of Barcelona stood. The place is surrounded with history and agriculture and its location makes it ideal for people who truly want to experience Barcelona as a native. 

Facilities

There are 74 rooms and every room has a character of its own. Since the hotel is known for its one-of-a-kind art inside and outside, all the rooms reflect the whole theme of the hotel with wooden floors and white walls. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms come equipped with rain showers. There is a menu for the bed sheets, pillows and the pillow scent.

Furthermore, the hotel even offers a bath butler who sets up a calming relaxing bath with tea, salts and wine. Additionally you will have access to personal shoppers, drivers and trainers when needed. There are 5 different restaurants to choose from each serving and are operated by a two Michelin star chef, Romain Fornell.

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7. Pullman Barcelona Skipper

Pullman Barcelona Skipper

With the location being close to the beach, the view is not in question at all. It is meant to be amazing. There are a total of 222 rooms and several meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 800 people. The rooms are spacious and modern with a relaxing bed, a work desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, LED TV and rain effect shower in the bathrooms. Other than that, there are the basic tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary boiled water, a fully equipped mini bar and a mini refrigerator. 

There is an in-room safe and the whole room is soundproof. The hotel has the Fit and Spa lounge where guests unwind and enjoy the relaxing facilities that the hotel has to offer. There are also fully equipped high-tech fitness rooms near the beach providing you a beautiful view while you work out. The dining experience at the Pullman is exquisite and will tingle your taste buds. Tendiez offers a place to chill and hangout while the atic bar is a poolside bar with also a solarium on the same floor. There are two different options for breakfast time and it is served as a buffet with a huge variety of items to choose from. 

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8. Gran Hotel La Florida G.L Monumento

Gran Hotel La Florida G.L Monumento

Location

Gran Hotel La Florida G.L Monumento is ranked 8th on our best luxury hotels in Barcelona top 10 list and sits on the Tibidabo hill.  La Florida offers the most beautiful panoramic view of the city and the sea. It is only 500 meters above the sea and a 15 to 20 minutes’ drive away from the city centre. You can get there by the hotel’s complimentary shuttle service as well. The El Prat International Airport is only 23 kilometres away. 

Rooms and Facilities

The hotel offers everything in the most luxurious and beautiful setting. The interior is bright and the rooms are modern with a touch of colour. The windows are huge providing you a great view. There are total of 70 rooms with oak wood floor with in-floor heating, marble bathrooms and separated shower and bathtub. 

The rooms have a work desk, internet cable access, Wi-Fi, 40-inch TV, 69 TV channels, individually controlled air conditioning, safety box, mini bar and all the other basic amenities. La Florida also has a one of a kind Spa called Spa by L’occitane where every single detail matter and everything used has a purpose to ensure you the ultimate relaxing experience. The restaurants here offer fine dine-in with a great view and there are a lot to choose from. 

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9. Eurostars BCN Design

Eurostars BCN Design

Rooms

Perfect for millennial who love minimalism with luxury and comfort. Eurostar hotels are famous for providing the utmost comfort and their signature welcome water bottle along with free breakfast. BCN Design is nothing like your typical luxury hotels or hotels in general. There is art in every corner of the building and your room. The bath tub is in the middle of the room and there is no partition between the bathroom and the bedroom. The hotel offers a welcome drink as well. The beds are known for being heavenly comfortable and even the deluxe room includes a terrace that watches over the city.

Location

 It is located next to Rambla Catalunya and the building has a history of its own. The hotel provides a free Wi-Fi connection and has a fully equipped gym while the restaurants offer two ambiences to choose from each with a great view and even better food and drinks.

Facilities 

Additionally this place is friendly for people with limited mobility, there are massage services for the guests, availability of gluten-free food upon request, a business centre and even lactose-free milk on request. The hotel takes care of every little thing that you can possibly imagine. The highlight of the hotel is the famous Interactive Room which allows you high-level customisation, 3D maps, colour therapy, fitness sessions and even a goodnight sleep all in a way you have never experienced before.

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10. Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Overview and Location

Ranked 10th and the final name on the best luxury hotels in Barcelona list is Nobu Hotel Barcelona. It is ideal for people who have an eye for sophistication. The hotel has 259 rooms and suites with a stylish interior. The location is in a very peaceful place away from the busy streets of Barcelona. The hotel is near the neighbourhood of Eixample, providing the guests a true native feeling. Moreover, Plaza de Espana is a short walk away and the guests can easily have quick access to the El Prat International Airport, the cruise ship terminal and the Montjuic Olympic area. 

Rooms

The rooms are sound proof with floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer complimentary Wi-Fi, a 65-inch LCD TV, Nespresso coffee machine, in-room safe, a mini bar and attached marble bathroom with rainfall shower. The bar and restaurants offer a variety of cuisines but are famous for their Japanese food and drinks. 

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In Summary

So these are some of the best luxury hotels in Barcelona. We hope you found the above information useful and now the ball is back in your court and you must decide which one is your favourite? Have a safe trip!

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