EUROSTARS BARCELONA CENTRAL, Barcelona

Eurostars Barcelona Central - A 5-star design hotel with contemporary Catalan dining and a rooftop pool

Eurostars Barcelona Central, located in Raval, features cutting-edge exhibitions at the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art and adjacent Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona. The 98-room hotel, designed by architect Victor Rahola and interior designer Mayte Matutes, includes air-conditioned rooms with minibars, soundproofing, and flat-screen TVs, some offering pool views. A Michelin-starred restaurant led by chef Jordi Artal serves contemporary Catalan tasting menus, while three bars-including a lobby bar and a backroom vinoteca-provide cocktails and wine tastings. Guests can relax at the rooftop plunge pool and solarium with city views. The hotel is 200m from Passeig de Gracia, close to Gaudí's Casa Batlló and other modernist landmarks. Eurostars Barcelona Central also offers a fleet of smart cars for rent and a private parking garage.

Pros

The Michelin-starred restaurant serves contemporary Catalan tasting menus with global influences.

The rooftop plunge pool and solarium provide panoramic city views.

Soundproofed rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs ensure comfort.

Close proximity to modernist landmarks like Casa Batlló and Passeig de Gracia.

A fleet of smart cars is available for guest rental.

Cons

Some standard rooms have limited views.

The Raval district's vibrant nightlife may be noisy for some guests.