Catalonia Catedral opened at the end of 2009 in a building from 1910 whose salmon-coloured façade is a noted piece of Viennese Secessionist modernism in Barcelona. Inside, the arrival is the inner courtyard, painted with a mural of a Gothic church complete with stained glass and a rose window. The roof has a pool, a solarium and views of the Cathedral, and the first floor holds the Ascent restaurant. It sits between Plaça Catalunya and the Cathedral, with Els Quatre Gats, the Boqueria and the Liceu all within a few minutes.
A 1910 Secessionist building with a mural courtyard and a rooftop pool facing the Cathedral, and the most architecturally interesting exterior in this guide
Our read on the trade-offs — what we would book it for, and what we would want to know first.
For the view that justifies the price, the 28 m² Superior Terrace has a private terrace with direct access to the hotel pool. If you want a pool to yourself, the Superior Terrace with private pool comes with a 25 m² furnished terrace, a year-round heated pool, a solar shower and hammocks; the Terrace Deluxe with private pool is larger again at 32 m². The 49.5 m² Suite is the only category with a separate living area. Skip the 20 m² Double if space is what you are paying for.
Situated at Carrer dels Arcs, 10 – between Plaça Catalunya and the Cathedral, 08002 Barcelona, placing you in the historic heart of the Barri Gòtic.
Travellers who want a genuine five-star with a Michelin-Key restaurant and a Roman-walls setting, and who are willing to pay for it
Couples who want the harbour and the sea in view from a small five-star, rather than a pool
Couples who want a small historic building on a quiet square and do not need a pool or a gym
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