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Carrer de Sant Pau, 9-11, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona - See map

The rebirth of an icon

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Hotel España has 82 rooms. The rooms are contemporary in style, bright and cosy. Below, you can see the transformation that we will carry out, recovering the essence of the modernist interior design of the architect Lluís Domènech. We have recovered the intense burgundy red, the rich velvet fabrics and the Art Nouveau in furniture with organic shapes.

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From February 2025, Ocean Drive in Barcelona will be located in Las Ramblas. The iconic Hotel España and its restaurant Fonda España join our hotel portfolio, reinforcing our presence in Barcelona.

HOTEL ESPAÑA is located next to Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu on the Rambla, next to La Boqueria market, in the historic centre of the city. An iconic hotel for its design and architecture, considered a small jewel of Catalan Modernism.

 

Discover the Rebirth of a Modernist Icon

Welcome to HOTEL SPAINa place where the past and the future meet in perfect harmony. We are transforming our spaces to enhance the beauty of this historic building, combining the architectural legacy of Lluís Domènech i Montaner with the contemporary vision of the renowned interior designer Lazaro Rosa Violán.
Every corner, from the common areas to the rooms, will be carefully rethought to preserve the historical essence while incorporating elements that ensure a memorable, modern and comfortable experience for our guests.

Services available:
Alaire Bar and Snack Bar
Swimming pool
Solarium
Breakfast Room
Services affected:
Fonda España Restaurant: Closed from 1 July 2025 to March 2026.

 

Get to know its history

Inaugurated in 1859 as the Fonda España, the hotel was completely renovated in the early 20th century by the master of Modernisme Lluís Domènech i Montaner, with the collaboration of the sculptor Eusebi Arnau and the painter Ramón Casas.
Today, we continue to write that history with 82 rooms and emblematic spaces such as the Arnau Room, presided over by a spectacular alabaster fireplace sculpted by Eusebi Arnau, and the Sirens Room, both symbols of our modernist legacy.

Gastronomy with Identity

Our restaurant, Fonda España, is a tribute to the traditional fondas, masterfully reinterpreted by chef Martín Berasategui. His proposal combines traditional cuisine with innovation and contemporary sensibility. At the helm of the kitchen, chef Edu Rodas leads a team committed to flavour, technique and respect for local produce.

We look forward to sharing with you this new chapter with history, soul and future.

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Whichever way you look at it, Hotel España 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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