Almanac Barcelona
Spain
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Character and identity
A 91-room boutique opened in 2018 on Gran Via, Almanac Barcelona still feels crisp and contemporary, with airy rooms framed by cube-shaped picture windows that pull in the Spanish light. The design language is modern and tech-forward: in-room touch panels handle lighting, temperature and curtains, and bathrooms are stocked with bespoke pear-apple and bergamot scents by Jimmy Boyd. Virens, the ground-floor restaurant from Michelin-starred Rodrigo de la Calle, runs a plant-forward omnivore menu (caramelised leek tatin, kale croquettes, pickled carrot gazpacho) that draws locals as well as guests. A rooftop pool, spa and bar round out the package.
Who's it for
Best for:
Style-aware couples and well-travelled solo guests who want a central Barcelona base with a polished, design-led feel and serious cooking downstairs. Tech enthusiasts will enjoy the gadgetry (yes, including an in-room popcorn machine and Chromecast-ready TV), and anyone who values a quiet room on a busy avenue will appreciate the soundproofing.
Should look elsewhere:
Families and guests who want a resort-style stay should look further afield: this is a compact city hotel on a major thoroughfare, not a leisure property. The touch-panel room controls take some figuring out, and travellers who prefer analogue simplicity may find the interface fussy.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is the combination of a genuinely current room product and one of the city's more interesting hotel restaurants, at rates that undercut Barcelona's grandes dames. Book a signature Almanac room for the window seat and Gran Via views; stretch to a Terrace Suite if the budget allows, since the wraparound terrace is the real prize. Shoulder-season rates from around $360 are the sweet spot.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Kid-friendly
- Activities for kids
