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Hotel España Ocean Drive boasts 82 bright and welcoming rooms, imbued with the elegance and character of the Modernist legacy that defines the hotel. Inspired by the work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, its interiors combine a sophisticated colour palette, materials like rich velvet, and the spirit of Art Nouveau. Decorative motifs, fluid shapes, and the balance between tradition and contemporaneity create warm and enveloping spaces, where the Modernist heritage converses with current comfort. Each space in the hotel thus reflects the essence of one of Barcelona's most emblematic buildings, keeping alive the artistic spirit and singular character that have defined Hotel España throughout its history.

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The rebirth of a modernist icon

Hotel España Ocean Drive is a living icon of Barcelona where the essence of modernism meets a new understanding of hospitality. Part of The Neighbormood Hotels and OD Hotels, It is reborn from a contemporary and respectful perspective of its legacy to recover its original vocation as a place for meeting, cultural exchange, and social cohesion. The redesign of its spaces integrates comfort, functionality, and a new energy open to the neighbourhood and the city, transforming the hotel into a point of connection between visitors and the local community. True to its history and the work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, ...looks to the future without losing its soul, consolidating itself as a hotel with history, designed for Barcelona and its people.

Hotel España Ocean Drive

Over 165 years of stories to tell.

Since its opening in 1859 as Fonda España, Hotel España has been a social, cultural, and architectural landmark in the centre of Barcelona. In the early 20th century, architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner transformed the building into one of the great works of Catalan Modernism. After more than 165 years of history and a careful renovation, Hotel España Ocean Drive keeps this historical legacy alive by combining heritage, design, and contemporary hospitality.

Gastronomy with its own identity

A culinary experience that combines tradition and innovation

Fonda España Pay homage to traditional Catalan taverns with a gastronomic offering created by the prestigious chef Martín Berasategui, honoured with 12 Michelin stars. His cuisine combines a respect for tradition with an innovative and contemporary approach.

Excellence in signature cuisine

At the head of the kitchen, the chef Edu Rodas leads a team committed to technical excellencethe flavour and the respect for local produce, showcasing the region’s rich culinary heritage in every dish.

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Whichever way you look at it, Hotel España Ocean Drive is an icon of architecture, beauty and history. If its walls could talk, what stories they could tell... including yours when you come to see us. Here's a sneak preview.

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Hotel España Ocean Drive: a hotel with centuries of stories and many more to come.

Opened in 1859 as Fonda España, the hotel quickly became a meeting point for travellers, artists, and intellectuals, consolidating its role in Barcelona's cultural life.

 

The Modernist legacy of Domènech i Montaner

At the beginning of the 20th century, Lluís Domènech i Montaner carried out a profound refurbishment that turned the building into one of the prime examples of Catalan Modernisme.

Most significant assets

  • The alabaster fireplace in the Arnau Hall.
  • The Sirens Hall frescoes.
  • The original marble pile from 1859.
  • The historic courtyards: Pati de les Monges and Pati Bon Dia i Bona Nit.
  • A historic hotel with a vision for the future

 

Thanks to a renovation that respects its heritage, Hotel España Ocean Drive begins a new chapter as a cultural, social, and architectural benchmark in Barcelona, preserving the essence that has distinguished it for over a century and a half.

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