HOTEL GRAN DERBY SUITES, A SMALL LUXURY HOTEL OF THE WORLD, Barcelona

Hotel Gran Derby Suites, A Small Luxury Hotel Of The World - A red-brick boutique hotel with art collections, pool terrace, and Mediterranean dining

Located in Les Corts, the financial heart of the city, this 4-star Barcelona hotel occupies a refurbished mid-20th century building with a classic English-style facade. The Hotel Gran Derby houses 41 individually decorated rooms featuring flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, bathrobes, and premium bedding, with some units offering hydromassage baths and pool views. Derby's interior showcases an extensive collection of lithographs by Picasso, Dalí, Tàpies, and other renowned Catalan artists throughout the property. The Times Restaurant serves innovative Catalan market cuisine, while the Epsom scotch bar provides cocktails in an elegant setting. The outdoor pool terrace offers garden views and exclusive guest access. Two meeting rooms accommodate groups of 10 to 110 participants. The property stands near L'Illa shopping centre and provides direct access to the Fira de Barcelona venues in Plaça Espanya and Gran Vía, with a tourist bus stop adjacent to the building.

Pros

Interior patios feature greenhouse designs with large trees

Split-level rooms available with separate living areas

Oriental décor elements incorporate wood and leather details

Welcome gifts include chocolate truffles and champagne

Cons

2 miles distance to Sagrada Familia

1.5 miles to Plaza Catalunya and La Boqueria Market