Barcelona, Spain

At METT Barcelona, a Century-Old Icon Reclaims Its Place Above the City

Apr 8, 2026

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3 min read

At METT Barcelona, a Century-Old Icon Reclaims Its Place Above the City

Perched atop Tibidabo, METT Barcelona redefines a historic 1925 landmark with panoramic views, design-forward interiors, a Valmont spa, and standout Catalan dining.

Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Portella Palma – Portella: An Artist’s Residence Reimagined in the Historic Center of Palma

Oct 24, 2025

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4 min read

Portella Palma – Portella: An Artist’s Residence Reimagined in the Historic Center of Palma

Set in a 17-century palace in Palma’s quiet old-town lane, Portella Palma offers boutique luxury with just 14 rooms, a rooftop terrace with cathedral views, a...

Isabelle Kliger

Almanac Barcelona – Experience Understated Luxury and Elevated Local Flavor at This Central Hotel in Barcelona

Nov 19, 2024

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2 min read

Almanac Barcelona – Experience Understated Luxury and Elevated Local Flavor at This Central Hotel in Barcelona

Plant-forward Michelin-starred dining, a panoramic rooftop, and sleek Eixample interiors make this central Barcelona stay feel surprisingly intimate.

Megan Shelton

The Hoxton, Poblenou – The Brooklyn Twist of Barcelona’s El Poblenou—and Its ‘Cool-Kid’ Hotel

Nov 12, 2024

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3 min read

The Hoxton, Poblenou – The Brooklyn Twist of Barcelona’s El Poblenou—and Its ‘Cool-Kid’ Hotel

Barcelona’s creative district gets a relaxed Hoxton base with terracotta rooms, rooftop tacos, and Sagrada Família views.

Brandon Berkson

Aug 8, 2023

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2 min read

The Corner Hotel (Barcelona, Spain)

A hotel review of The Corner Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Megan Shelton

Jun 6, 2023

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3 min read

Serras Hotel (Barcelona, Spain)

A hotel review of Serras Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Jacqueline Mendelsohn