W BARCELONA
BARCELONA
Ever since the W Barcelona opened in 2009 , the handiwork of famed Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill , the sail-shaped hotel has remained a curiosity of locals and guests , alike , perched on the edge of Barceloneta Beach , like a ship ready to go out to sea . It ’ s no wonder that the hotel has its own nickname : Hotel Vela or Sail Hotel . The shiny blue building boasts 473 rooms and suites that look out upon the Mediterranean Sea . With an interior design inspired by the marine beds and Catalan modernism , the W Barcelona remains fresh and trendy , even going on its 15th year .
For instance , it recently launched NOXE , one part roof cocktail bar , one part night club and one part Japanese restaurant — all tasty and fun with national and international DJs every week that make Barcelona look more like an Ibiza night . To complement , the hotel has Fire , a modern brasserie with a menu high on surf and turf . From sunrise to sunset , W Barcelona moves guests from mindfulness and relaxation to glitz and glamour — Pilates by the sea in the morning , dancing the night away at the WET Deck pool and terrace . Hop aboard .
WE ARE HONORED TO BE AWARDED THE TOP HOTEL IN BARCELONA BY ONE OF THE MAGAZINES WITH THE LONGEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS TRAJECTORY IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY . W BARCELONA IS CONSIDERED AN ICON IN THE CITY THAT AIMS TO INSPIRE ENTERTAINING LUXURY LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCES THROUGH ITS SERVICE , LEAVING UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES FOR ITS GUESTS . 2023 HAS BEEN A GREAT YEAR FOR US IN TERMS OF NEW PROJECTS AND WE ’ RE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2024 WITH MORE ADVENTURES AND EXCITING THINGS PLANNED AHEAD , PARTICULARLY WITH THE 37TH EDITION OF THE AMERICA ’ S CUP
– PETER SCHICKLING , GENERAL MANAGER , W BARCELONA
14 hotelsmag . com Nov / Dec 2023