Hotels in Style…For Business in Barcelona


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Mobile World Congress, The Brandery, Bcn Bridal Week, Salón Náutico Internacional, EIBTM are some of the most demanded and visited  fairs in Gaudi´s city.

Fira de Barcelona offers two main venues: Montjuïc & Gran Vía

Once you have decided to come to Barcelona for businesses you might consider a great hotel or apartment during your stay. Well connected, preferred  location, premium service and stylish design where you are going to enjoy the rest of the day.

The offer is wide and interesting so that It is why P.A.Deluxe will suggest some great options for you to take advantage of style, location, design, premium service and most important…networking.

12 Hotels for Business to stay in Style.

  • HOTEL PALACE BARCELONA *****GL                                                            

Part of  HUSA Hoteles  It Offers 125 rooms                          Location

It is far away the best concept of Classic Luxury. Just entering this historic building you will notice an air of Tradition, Elegance & Exclusivity. The entire hotel has been renovated in 2009. Five spectacular and breathtaking salons offered for a detailed service and premium event all the way.  It hosts a Michelin star restaurant “The Caelis” and a very unique Spa The Mayan Luxury Spa. Located by the Gran Vía Avenue just a block away from the most prestigious avenue in Barcelona ” Passeig de Gracia” and most important you are also by “Gran Via” the same avenue that end where these fairs parks are located (Gran via- Fira Plaza Espana & Gran via- Fira 2 H’L).  @ElPalaceHotel @MayanLuxurySpa

  • HOTEL CASA FUSTER *****GL                                                                                        

Part of  Hoteles Center   It Offers 96 rooms             Location

The are some concepts P.A.Deluxe can mention about this hotel as one of the first ones. The location is without a doubt the best one you can select if you want to join the city after business time. This premium hotel offers 10 meeting rooms with a total capacity of 400 guests. A building surrounded by fantastic restaurants and exclusive shopping. The design is another premium concept worthwhile mentioning. Not to forget the  Café Vienés which is the famous bar where  artists, intellectuals, and citizens of Barcelona meet. This cafe has had performences of many of famous jazz artists such as Woody Allen, Eddy Davis and other Jazz Bands. Definitely a premium building to stay for business. At the summer time it’s mandatory to join the spectacular terrace with view to Passeig de Gracia Avenue.  @CasaFusterJazz

  • MAJESTIC HOTEL & SPA *****GL                                                                                                                                                      

Part of  Majestic Hotel Group It Offers 303 rooms              Location

Another jewel of Barcelona´s hospitality. Exceptional central location nearby Passeig de Gracia Avenue. Almost 645sqm/7000sqf  of meeting room divided in 6 different rooms. Premium service and well connected to any area you would like to go around  Barcelona. It will take you approximately 15 minutes by private transportation to reach any park fair. Literally located in the heart of the city. An exclusive Spa to improve your health and wellbeing. Don´t forget to check the premium apartments offer they have.  @hotelmajestic

  • EUROSTARS BCN DESIGN *****                                                                                                    

Part of  Eurostars Hotels  It Offers 65 rooms         Location

This is one of the most avant-garde hotels to be suggested. It is the perfect hotel to enjoy life pleasures, art and innovation.  It is a hotel that opens up your feelings and that brings you in the mood to go explore the city. Located in Passeig de Gracia Avenue, you will be ready to discover premium shopping and tasteful restaurants of this Mediterranean city. If you are coming for conferences and meetings, do not expect to celebrate them here because this is the perfect place to enjoy life after a intensive time working. Definitely not for everybody. @Eurostars

  • MANDARIN ORIENTAL *****                                                                     

Part of  Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group  It Offers 98 rooms                Location

This is the “Best Hotel Project of 2010” by   Interior Design Magazine. This is one of the newest hotels of the Group. With a Superb location close to one of the Gaudí´s creations, Casa Batlló. They promote themselves as the perfect Hotel for exclusive meetings, executive retreats and high level incentive programs. They offer 2 meeting rooms of 55sqm/593sqf so you can arrange exclusive meetings up to 40 guests. You will have a wide offer of exclusive shopping, restaurants and attractions. @MO_BARCELONA

Part of  Design Hotels  It Offers  91 rooms        Location

With 120 sqm (1291 sqf) space with a capacity of 80 guests, this very premium boutique hotel has everything to offer you the most stylish stay in the city. You have to count 2 meeting rooms and a superb gastronomy offer with a 1 michelin star restaurant (MOO Restaurant). Their lounge area is the most trendy and cosmopolitan you might find, everything is one spectacular place. @hotelomm 

Part of  The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C.  It Offers 483 rooms                       Location

Right in front of the Mediterranean sea. We are talking about one of the most premium luxury hotel brands around the world. This magnificent building offers 3500 sqm (37653 sqf) of meeting rooms and 1000 sqm (10763 sqf) of terraces. Everything blended with the most spectacular service as we use to receive in any of their hotels. Approximately 20 minutes away from any of the park fairs. Don´t forget to check the premium apartments offer they have. @HotelArtsBcn

Part of Derby Hotels Collection  It Offers 31 Rooms        Location

Las Ramblas, this is the location where you will find this exceptional former palace. A hotel located in one of the most emblematic historical building of the high quality jewellery firm and nearby some great highlights with the offer of  a wonderful service for your meetings. Approximately 20 minutes away from the  fair parks located in Gran Vía Avenue. It provides a design, stylish and complete meeting room up to 25 guests. A very new offer for high-ends meetings.  Don´t forget to check the premium apartments offer they have.@Derby_Hotels

Part of  Hotels Nuñez y Navarro    It Offers  169 rooms                          Location 

A colonial style type of hotel and another restored 19th century building. Located in Las Ramblas you will be able to discover all highlights of the city after your meetings or events. Five meeting rooms are offered in this historical building. Also you will reach any of the two trade fair parks in approximately 20 minutes by private transportation. It offers a very unique Spa and during summer time don´t forget to join the terrace with the view to the old city and the rest of Barcelona. @hotel1898

Part of Hoteles Santos          It Offers 320 rooms                            Location

There is one hotel concept I don´t want to miss because of its architecture, interior design and service. The most ideal location if you are coming for any of the main fairs because it is located in front of the Gran Via 2 trade fair. A creation of Toyo Ito one of the most recognized architects around the globe. Spacious bedrooms, functional and light-full meeting rooms, everything together with a premium and detailed service.  More than 8 meeting rooms can host  more than 750 guests and don´t forget, just a walking distance from the International Trade Fair. In 2010 it has received The Emporis Skyscraper Award,  the world’s most renowned prize for high-rise architecture. @hoteles_santos

Part of  Pullman Hotels & Resorts  Its Offers 235 rooms                                           Location

Very interesting hotel because it combines perfect relax & business. It offers 3 big meeting rooms that can be divided again in 9 smaller rooms with a total capacity of almost 700 guests. A large garden, roof terrace and swimming-pool steps away from the Mediterranean sea, great and stylish lounge-bars provide a perfect venue to combine leisure and work. It takes you about 25 minutes by private transport to get to any of the Trade fairs. @PullmanSkipper

Part of  Alma Hotels  It Offers 72 rooms                    Location

We have to mention Alma because it has that special soul providing exceptional premium service to its guests. It opened recently in 2011.  Although it might not be the perfect hotel for meetings (you might notice on their website they even not mention it) but since it has a great location, it is a perfect hotel for businesses if you do not require to use any facilities for meetings in the building.  It is a discreet premium hotel in a strategic business location.

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Our recommendation is based on our experience in the MICE sector of top quality hotels and most importantly, the word of mouth. Do not forget to contact us for any questions you may have. Enjoy your stay in Barcelona … always in a Premium way!

(THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT HOTELS REVIEW AND P.A.DELUXE IS NOT GETTING COMPENSATION FOR IT)

Author: Germán Inostroza

A student of life and a citizen of the world. I am dynamic and creative professional with extensive experience in Hospitality Management, Traveling, Marketing, Luxury Good & Services, Social Media, Networking, Public Relations and Sales. Career opportunities and my passion for travel have allowed me to experience diverse cultures in more than 55 countries and develop a deep understanding of International markets. As a multilingual in Spanish and English, I have excelled both professionally and personally while living in Chile, the United States, Mexico, and Spain. For me, Chile is my mother, Spain my Stepmother, Italy is my girlfriend and Brazil my lover.... I am a travelling lover! Public Profile: http://es.linkedin.com/in/germaninostroza/en