How did it strike you on arrival?
A bright, welcoming lobby combines cream and teal shades with warm fabrics and strikes just the right balance between contemporary and classic.
What’s the crowd like?
Well-traveled couples who prioritize a central location and first-rate service.
Tell us about your room.
You'd think a room labeled Cosy would be cramped, but I was pleasantly surprised by the sense of space. The One’s smallest room class is unconventionally expansive, with a large bathroom and king-size bed, to boot. The only real downside is the view, which mostly overlooks the next-door neighbor’s living room, (upside: there’s no traffic noise). With rates starting around $325 in low season, it's not a bad deal. One step up, the Classic Room Barcelona is a little pricier, around the same size and comes with city views. If your taste veers more luxurious, the Terrace Suite Sagrada Família has its own private terrace, complete with a hot tub, chaises lounges, outdoor shower, and spectacular views of Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família. It is also priced accordingly, starting from around $1,800.
How are the beds?
The king-size bed comes with pure Egyptian-cotton sheets, high-end mattress with a soft feather topper, and a choice of goose-down or hypoallergenic pillows. You'll wake up feeling like a million euros.
How are the in-room amenities?
Tech is a priority here: Chromecast is installed on the flat-screen TVs, and bedside controls to open and close the blinds and activate the do-not-disturb sign. As for the minibar, don’t miss the local snack of choice: potato chips with Espinaler. Salty chips covered in this spicy, tangy sauce are a classic Barcelonan pre-dinner nibble, and should be sampled at least once during your stay.
What's the bathroom like?
The huge marble bathrooms all have spacious double washbasins and separate rain showers and toilet. The products are from Natura Bissé, a Barcelona brand.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, free, strong Wi-Fi throughout.
How's the service?
The staff is smiley, and everyone goes out of their way to be helpful. It's clear this is a great place to work.
Anything stand out about other services and features?
All room rates include access to the elegant, relaxing Despacio spa, where expert therapists offer services like deep-tissue massages, anti-aging facials and state-of-the-art LED face mask treatments. Somni Restaurant, led by chef Miguel Muñoz, offers Mediterranean cuisine with an international twist, focusing on high-quality, local ingredients, Tuesday through Saturday.
Bottom line: worth it, and why?
The Cosy room probably has the best price-quality ratio of any five-star hotel room, anywhere in Barcelona.
Carrer de Provença, 277, Barcelona 08037
Spain
https://www.espinaler.com/producto-espinaler/espinaler-sauce
+34 932 14 20 70