Located just off Barcelona’s prestigious Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard, this luxury hotel offers city views from its rooftop pool. It also has a unique art collection.
Built in a converted 19th century palace, Claris Hotel & Spa GL combines the classicism of the original place with modern materials and it has over 400 original pieces of art on display, giving it the Specialit Monument status. It offers free entry to the Barcelona Egyptian Museum, located next door.
The smart, soundproofed bedrooms feature stylish décor and hand-made furniture. Each one comes with LCD satellite TV, sofa and pieces of Roman, Egyptian and Hindu artwork.
The hotel’s Terraza del Claris Restaurant serves gourmet Mediterranean food on the roof terrace overlooking the characteristic rooftops of the Eixample quarter. The Os-kuro Sushi & Robata Restaurant offers classic recipes from Japanese gastronomy combined with Mediterranean ingredients and local produce.
All TV in rooms feature ChromeCast offering connectivity to platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube, etc.
The Claris is just 5 minutes’ walk from Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. The Ramblas is around 10 minutes’ walk away.
Baluard is a true legend. Certainly the best bakery in Barcelona with a wide variety of ultra fresh bread. You be warned: once you enter there is no way back! Friendly priced! Try the dried fruit one.
The zucchini and leeks quiche is highly recommended. The quiche selection changes daily but there is always a vegetarian option. Pretty decent tea as well. Great staff that speaks English.
nice place to take breakfast, lunch or dinner in a special atmosphere. Catalan argentinian pies, a wide sort of sandwiches, teas and our special patatas bravas, 4 cheeses or with ham.
Who said bookshops only sell books? Nice place for a coffee or a lunch and good books about art and architecture in Barcelona. Enjoy the nice courtyard inside!