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The INNSiDE by Meliá Brand Makes Its Debut in the Centre of Barcelona

This new stage in the hotel's history will offer an informal, creative and spontaneous experience designed for a new generation of independent travellers with an adventurous spirit Involving an investment of €8 million, the renovation has focused on a "bleisure" concept that includes new spaces for socializing and a stimulating design for modern business travellers Meliá Hotels International continues to introduce new lifestyle hotels and brands in Barcelona. After the ME by Meliá hotel opened in 2021 to become a new avant-garde icon in the city's luxury hotel segment, now it is the turn of INNSiDE by Meliá, an affordable lifestyle brand which has seen rapid growth worldwide, designed for independent travellers with creative and curious minds and a shared lifestyle.

INNSIDE
Barcelona, Spain
Appointment

Pere Taberner has been appointed as President at Hostelco

Pere Taberner, Vice-President for Western Europe and Africa of the Welbilt group, world leader in the manufacture and sale of equipment for the foodservice sector, is the new president of Hostelco, the international trade fair organised by Fira de Barcelona that showcases equipment and services for restaurants, hotels and catering. The institution's Board of Directors made the above appointment after thanking Rafael Olmos for his work at the helm of the trade fair's Organising Committee over the last 5 years.

Fira de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Development Rebranding

Meliá Hotels International Announces the New Miranda de Pedralbes, a Gran Meliá Hotel, an Exclusive Urban Resort in the City of Barcelona

The new luxury hotel will leverage the heritage of the iconic Rey Juan Carlos Hotel and, after its renovation, take it to a new level as a unique urban resort in Europe The owners of the hotel and the Congress Centre alongside it, have entrusted Meliá and its prestigious Gran Meliá brand to reposition these extraordinary assets and manage them in the long term Meliá Hotels International, the owners of this prestigious hotel and its key investor, Tyrus Capital, are announcing a long-term agreement by which Meliá will manage the former Rey Juan Carlos Hotel in Barcelona. The hotel will be operated under the luxury Gran Meliá brand with the name "Miranda de Pedralbes", a tribute to the residential area in which the hotel is located. Its location in the Pedralbes area, next to the exclusive Polo Club and enjoying exceptional views of the city and surrounded by beautiful gardens, make it an oasis of tranquillity within the city, for both local residents and guests. The current owner of the hotel and Tyrus Capital, a key investor in the assets, have entrusted Meliá Hotels International to manage the hotel and the Congress Centre attached to it, and to elevate it to a new phase of success, after having been closed since the suspension of its operations in 2020.

Gran Meliá
Barcelona, Spain
Development Pipeline

The Hoxton counts down to opening in Barcelona’s most creative district

Hola Barcelona! The Hoxton will open its doors on Monday 25th April, in the creative neighborhood of El Poblenou. Bringing its much-loved lobby culture, destination dining, community partnerships, and destination-inspired bedrooms to Spain for the first time, The Hoxton promises to be something completely new for Barcelona. A destination for locals and guests, the hotel will have 240 rooms, an impressive rooftop and pool with views over Sagrada Famillia, and will also be home to Tope, a rooftop bar and taqueria; and Four Corners, a ground-floor pizza restaurant that will spill out onto a sunny terrace, slice shop and bodega. To one side of the large and bright lobby, three meeting and events spaces make up The Apartment, along with La Cave, a multifunctional basement space that will host local cultural programming and community events.

The Hoxton
Barcelona, Spain
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Development Pipeline

The Hoxton counts down to opening in Barcelona’s most creative district

Hola Barcelona! The Hoxton will open its doors on Monday 25th April, in the creative neighbourhood of El Poblenou. Bringing its much-loved lobby culture, destination dining, community partnerships, and location-inspired bedrooms to Spain for the first time, The Hoxton promises to be something completely new for Barcelona. A destination for locals and guests, the hotel will have 240 rooms; an impressive rooftop and pool with views over Sagrada Famillia; Tope, a rooftop bar and taqueria; and Four Corners, a ground-floor pizza restaurant that will spill out onto a sunny terrace, slice shop and bodega. To one side of the large and bright lobby, three meeting and events spaces make up The Apartment, along with La Cave, a multifunctional basement space that will host local cultural programming and community events.

The Hoxton
Barcelona, Spain
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Development Reopening

Nobu Hotel Barcelona Reopens its Doors

Nobu Hospitality, the globally established lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce the reopening of Nobu Hotel Barcelona. The luxury lifestyle hotel officially opened in 2019 following a multi-million Euro renovation, and is excited to be welcoming guests back under new ownership, to rediscover the city and its copious cultural offerings.

Nobu
Barcelona, Spain
Development Pipeline

ME by Meliá Lands in Barcelona

Located at the heart of the city, on Passeig de Gràcia, ME Barcelona opens its doors on November 25th, becoming the key opening of the season in the contemporary luxury hotel sector Designers such as Ronan & Ewan Bouroullec, Patricia Urquiola and Jaime Hayón provide their signature touch with their furniture and decoration pieces. Three different gastronomic concepts, a pool on the top floor, wide event spaces and a large interior garden functioning as a green lung in the city are only some of the surprises the hotel has in place for its guests Comprised of 164 rooms and suites distributed across 14 floors, a total surface of 12.649m2 of which over 3000m2 are open-air spaces, the hotel also offers an impressive patio terrace and an urban vegetable garden Located near the charismatic and beautiful Casa Rocamora, this grand hotel situates itself among the newest sociocultural hotspots in Barcelona. Innovation, technology, local art and music are an essential part of a strong identity that radiates the energy and creativity of its ancestors in Dubai, Milan, London, Madrid or Ibiza, which have become benchmarks in luxury hospitality at their destination.

ME
Barcelona, Spain
Development Opening

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts expands Spanish portfolio with the opening of InterContinental Barcelona

The world's first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, today announces the opening of InterContinental Barcelona, the first luxury hotel to open in Barcelona this year situated in the heart of the Montjuïc district. Located southwest of the city, Montjuïc is a scenic hill that overlooks the harbour offering stunning views of Barcelona. The rich influence of the city's Jewish roots can be seen all over this thriving, cultural destination for visitors from around the globe, complete with national treasures including the Palau Nacional, an iconic palace built in 1929 that now houses the National Museum of Catalan Art.

InterContinental
Barcelona, Spain
Development Pipeline

The Hoxton, Barcelona Is Slate To Open In Spring 2022

The Hoxton, Barcelona will have 240 light and airy bedrooms; a sprawling ground floor restaurant, bar and terrace, a shaded rooftop taqueria and pool; an events space in the basement that will host local cultural programming; and The Apartment, the brand's unique and multi-functional meeting and events space. Among the bedrooms, all designed by Ennismore Design Studio, will be a new 'Homey' category, in which larger rooms will have their own lounge space and kitchenette, which is a new concept for The Hoxton, offering something different for its guests and focusing on the longer stay market. The Hoxton, Barcelona will be located in the Poblenou neighbourhood, a traditionally Catalan area, which has evolved in recent years into one of the city's most exciting districts, thanks to a thriving tech and design scene. The barrio is now dotted with craft breweries, concept stores, design schools, and eclectic markets. As for the city's main sights, guests will be just 20 minutes from the famous Sagrada Familia and 20 minutes from the beach.

The Hoxton
Barcelona, Spain
Appointment

Ewa Gabara has been appointed as Co-Chapter Leader at WHTT Chapter Barcelona

Ewa Gabra is a hospitality and tourism insider by day and the content writer and copywriter by night.The last 10 years she have spent working in hostels of different types and shades. From the party-backpacking-kind of style until the fancy-poshtel likes. The Polish native with a degree in international relations, also started her own blog with a feisty name: Don't Mess With The Receptionist. The place where you can find answer to this question: why it's worth to stay in hostels?

RAIZUP
Barcelona, Spain