Barcelona, Spain
Almanac Barcelona: Jaime Beriestain designed luxury haven in Eixample steps from Passeig de Gràcia with Virens dining and Azimuth rooftop pool
Located on the prestigious Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes in Barcelona’s golden Eixample district just steps from the luxury boutiques and Gaudí architecture of Passeig de Gràcia, Almanac Barcelona opened in 2018 as a design haven. Designed by celebrated Chilean-Spanish interior architect Jaime Beriestain, the 91-room boutique property is an artful fusion of warm wood, brushed brass, and rich marble. Featuring the acclaimed plant-forward restaurant Virens by Michelin-starred Chef Rodrigo de la Calle, the panoramic rooftop bar and plunge pool Azimuth overlooking the Sagrada Família and city skyline, and a holistic subterranean wellness sanctuary, Almanac Barcelona is Catalonia’s premier modern design hotel.
Arrival introduces travelers to refined Catalan modernist warmth: personal hosts greet guests in the sunlit, double-height lobby beside bespoke brass chandeliers with chilled cava or organic kombucha. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Barcelona architectural, cultural, and culinary pursuits: walking to Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (5 minutes on foot), exploring the Gothic Quarter and Picasso Museum (10 minutes away), swimming in the 8th-floor Azimuth rooftop plunge pool with views of the Sagrada Família spires, indulging in botanical therapies at the wellness center, enjoying sunset cocktails on the rooftop terrace, and reserving dinner at Virens.
Hotel living balances city exploration with restorative wellness: the subterranean wellness center features private treatment suites, Finnish sauna, steam room, relaxation lounge, and therapies utilizing organic Mediterranean botanicals and Anne Semonin skincare. Dining is exceptional: pioneering vegetable-forward haute gastronomy at Virens (celebrating seasonal local produce, mushroom paellas, and organic Grand Cru wines), artisan cocktails and tapas on the Azimuth Rooftop terrace, and specialty coffees in the lobby lounge.
Accommodations comprise 91 rooms and luxury suites designed by Jaime Beriestain ranging from 34 to 125 square metres. Each residence features custom leather-trimmed curved wood window alcoves (bow windows) framing Gran Via, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and walk-in rain showers.
Design purists, food lovers, and luxury travelers seeking Jaime Beriestain interiors, Rodrigo de la Calle dining, and Azimuth rooftop pool views in Barcelona should book Almanac Barcelona without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic tourist bus hotels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,450 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 1,680 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, enter the brass lobby of Almanac Barcelona, and check in.
- Check into your suite, recline in your curved bow-window daybed, and head to the rooftop.
- Dine on plant-forward cuisine at Virens.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 3.1k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Jaime Beriestain Design & Azimuth Rooftop
Guests revere the custom bow windows, rooftop plunge pool with Sagrada Família views, Virens dining, and friendly staff.
Virens Gastronomy & Prime Location
Reviewers consistently praise Rodrigo de la Calle’s food, 1-minute walk to Passeig de Gràcia, and soundproof rooms.
Guests Warn
Golden Eixample Neighborhood
Visitors love being central to Gaudí landmarks, boutiques, and top restaurants.
Sophisticated Boutique Luxury
Travelers celebrate the warm oak, brass fixtures, and peaceful subterranean spa.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Jaime Beriestain Eixample Architectural Landmark
Almanac
Michelin-Starred Chef Rodrigo de la Calle Virens Gastronomy
MICHELIN Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award
Condé Nast Traveler
In the stay
- Full access to 8th-floor Azimuth rooftop pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, and gym
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Catalan and international breakfast daily
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and 24-hour concierge assistance
Usually extra
- –Virens multi-course tasting dinners and organic sommelier wine pairings
- –Wellness center customized Anne Semonin body and facial therapies
Good to Know
- The 91-room design hotel sits on Gran Via steps from Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, Spain, Almanac.
- Includes Virens by Rodrigo de la Calle, Azimuth rooftop pool terrace, spa with sauna, and Beriestain design.
- Located on Gran Via, a 20-minute drive from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Editor's Note
Book an Almanac Suite with a curved window daybed overlooking the leafy boulevard of Gran Via, and head up to Azimuth Rooftop at sunset for a cocktail with views of the Sagrada Família.
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Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026