Almanac Barcelona, Barcelona

Almanac Barcelona, a five-star boutique property, sits steps from the fashionable Passeig de Gracia Boulevard and central Plaza Catalunya. The hotel is housed in a stylish traditional building and offers rooms with minibars, seating areas, flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet, double marble sinks, walk-in showers, bathrobes, and slippers. On-site dining includes Virens, led by Michelin-starred chef Rodrigo de la Calle, which serves plant-based cuisine, local food, and rice dishes. The rooftop bar Azimuth provides panoramic city views and a celestial-themed cocktail menu, while the outdoor rooftop pool, surrounded by sun loungers, is open all year. Wellness facilities include a fitness centre, treatment room, steam sauna, and relaxation lounge. The hotel also offers meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying services, and a 24-hour concierge team (Clefs d'Or) that assists with local travel arrangements. A continental breakfast is served each morning at Almanac Barcelona. The hotel is within a 10-minute walk to Gaudí's Casa Batlló and La Pedrera; the Picasso Museum is 1 km away. Additional amenities include family rooms, babysitting, kids' meals, pet bowls and baskets, and valet parking. Almanac Barcelona provides high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes.

Rooftop bar Azimuth offers binoculars with QR codes to identify landmarks like the Sagrada Família.

Michelin-starred plant-based restaurant Virens accommodates dietary restrictions and provides gluten-free and vegan options.

Complimentary mini-bar and welcome drinks for all guests.

Concierge team receives high praise for arranging tours, restaurant reservations, and private guides.

Rooms feature automated curtains, smart lighting, and high-tech Japanese-style toilets.

The rooftop pool is shallow (about 70 cm) and suitable only for dipping, not swimming.

Some rooms have a separate toilet cubicle located in the bedroom area with no sink, reducing privacy.