W BARCELONA, Barcelona

W Barcelona - A 5-star beachfront hotel with panoramic Mediterranean views, rooftop infinity pool, and multiple dining venues

Located along Barceloneta Boardwalk in Ciutat Vella, this striking Barcelona hotel designed by Ricardo Bofill houses 473 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Mediterranean or city skyline. The property features two swimming pools - WET Deck and SUN Deck - surrounded by sun terraces and private cabanas. Six distinctive dining venues include NOXE Japanese restaurant on the 26th floor, FIRE for seasonal cuisine, and SALT Beach Club & Restaurant serving Mediterranean tapas. The 73194.5 ft² meeting space accommodates both small gatherings and large events. W Barcelona's SPA offers treatment rooms, a hot tub, sauna, and steam room, while the 24-hour fitness center provides cardio equipment and weight training machines. The beachfront location puts guests steps from swimming in the Mediterranean and walking the seafront parade, with the History Museum of Catalonia 1 mile away and Picasso Museum within 1.5 miles.

Pros

26th-floor Eclipse bar features London DJs and mixologists

Sunday Retox buffet (1-5 PM) offers oysters, paella, and gourmet burgers

Pet-friendly accommodations welcome four-legged guests

Each room includes a Bose Bluetooth sound system and international outlets

Cons

30-minute drive from Barcelona El Prat International Airport

2-2 miles distance from main tourist attractions like Casa Batllo and Guell Palace