The Family Guestroom
Image of the Family Guestroom at Hotel España. The guestroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside tables, individual reading lights, and a chaise lounge. The headboard is backlit to produce unique artistic images of some of the hotel’s modernist features. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Suite Ramblas
Image of Suite Ramblas at Hotel España. The suite features a king-size bed, individual reading lights, a chaise lounge, and a TV mounted above a storage console table. Warm wooden tones and natural light create a relaxing atmosphere. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Boutique Guestroom With A Terrace
Image of Boutique Guestroom with a Terrace at Hotel España. The guestroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside tables, individual reading lights, and a spacious desk. The headboard is backlit to produce unique artistic images of some of the hotel’s modernist features. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Deluxe Guestroom
Image of Deluxe Guestroom at Hotel España. The guestroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside tables, and individual reading lights. The headboard is backlit to produce unique artistic images of some of the hotel’s modernist features. There is a sofa and accent chair on the far wall. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Petit Boutique Guestroom
Image of Petit Boutique Guestroom at Hotel España. The guestroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside tables, and individual reading lights. The headboard is backlit to produce unique artistic images of some of the hotel’s modernist features. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Boutique Guestroom
Image of Boutique Guestroom at Hotel España. The guestroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside tables, individual reading lights, and a spacious desk. A full-body mirror rests against the wall and the headboard is backlit to produce unique artistic images of some of the hotel’s modernist features. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Deluxe Guestroom
Image of Deluxe Guestroom at Hotel España. The guestroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside tables, a spacious desk, and individual reading lights. The headboard is backlit to produce unique artistic images of some of the hotel’s modernist features. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Boutique Guestroom With A Terrace
Image of Boutique Guestroom with a Terrace at Hotel España. The guestroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside tables, individual reading lights, and a spacious terrace through sliding glass doors. The headboard is backlit to produce unique artistic images of some of the hotel’s modernist features. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Oxtail Cannelloni Served At Fonda España
Image of oxtail cannelloni served at Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. This dish is served with Comté cheese, porcini bechamel, and roasted juice. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Sardine Cream And Crispy Pork Feet Served At Fonda España
Image of Sardine Cream with escalivada veil and Crispy Pork feet served at Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. The sardine cream dish has a coca base made with shortcrust pastry and paprika, a marinated and braised sardine loin and a veil of escalivada geleé. The pork feet dish is served on a spider crab and fried shrimp biscuit. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Emulsified Salmorejo Served At Fonda España
Image of Emulsified salmorejo served at Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. The dish is completed with a tuna tartare center and fresh sprouts on top. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Oyster In Anchovy Chlorophyll, White Asparagus And Botarga Served At Fonda España
Image of Oyster in anchovy chlorophyll, white asparagus and botarga served at Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. This dish is one of the three starters from the restaurant’s revolving tasting menu. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Fonda España Dining Room
Image of Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. The dining room has maintained several original features including the ceramic frieze of fish running along the top, the wooden wainscotting with brightly colored mosaics, and the ornate brass chandeliers. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Alaire Ramblas Terrace
Image of Alaire Ramblas Terrace at Hotel España. Located on the top floor, this event bar features eclectic and contemporary décor. Modern white bar tables and unique tulip-shaped lamps create a chic atmosphere. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Alaire Ramblas Terrace
Image of Alaire Ramblas Terrace at Hotel España. Located on the top floor, this event bar features eclectic and contemporary décor. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Chicken Club Sandwich And Nachos Served At Alaire Ramblas Terrace Bar
Chicken Club Sandwich and Nachos served at Alaire Ramblas Terrace Bar, located on the top floor of Hotel España. The Nachos are served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo, and the Chicken Club Sandwich is served with French fries. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Tomato Gazpacho Served At Alaire Ramblas Terrace Bar
Image of Tomato Gazpacho served at Alaire Ramblas Terrace Bar, located on the top floor of Hotel España. This delicious summer tapa is served as a refreshing drink. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Patatas Bravas And Barceloneta Bomb Served At Alaire Ramblas Terrace Bar
Image of Patatas Bravas and Barceloneta bomb with spicy romesco sauce served at Alaire Ramblas Terrace Bar, located on the top floor of Hotel España. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Bar Arnau
Image of Bar Arnau at Hotel España. The seating area of Bar Arnau was originally known as the “rest and reading lounge.” The space provides comfortable lounge seating. The ceiling is original as is the impressive fireplace, sculpted by Eusebi Arnau in 1901. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Bar Arnau
Image of Bar Arnau at Hotel España. The bar itself is made from pieces of glass finished by hand with gold leaf in Italy. Simple lines and a great balance of gold and black make this space both welcoming and elegant. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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An Oyster Fritter With Chard And Kohlrabi Served At Fonda España
Image of an oyster fritter with chard and kohlrabi served at Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. This dish is inspired by the traditional Catalan “farcellet” with a seafood twist. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Red Shrimp Raviolis Served At Fonda España
Image of Red shrimp raviolis served at Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. This dish is served in a mushroom and raifort sauce. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Tapas Served At Bar Arnau
Image of Tapas served at Bar Arnau. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Gin Cocktails Served At Bar Aranu
Image of Gin Cocktails served at Bar Aranu. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Mango Risotto Served At Fonda España
Image of mango risotto served at Fonda España, the signature restaurant at Hotel España. This mango risotto includes ginger, a passion fruit yolk and granita coconut. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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The Grand Stairwell At Hotel España
Image of the Grand Stairwell at Hotel España. The Grand Stairwell features a wrought-iron balustrade with floral motifs. The walls are decorated with pink sgraffito symbolizing Castile and Leon. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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The Grand Stairwell At Hotel España
Image of the Grand Stairwell at Hotel España. The Grand Stairwell features a wrought-iron balustrade with floral motifs. The walls are decorated with pink sgraffito symbolizing Castile and Leon, and the landings display Roman-style mosaics depicting wildlife and plant motifs. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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The Reception Hall And Pati Bon Dia
Image of the Reception Hall and Pati Bon Dia at Hotel España. Pati Bon Dia connects to the Reception Hall, flooding the hotel with natural light and providing luxurious leisure seating. The Diploma of Honour, awarded to Hotel España in 1904 by the Barcelona City Council, is hanging on the wall in a magnificent frame designed by the city architect Pere Falqués. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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The Reception Hall
Image of the Reception Hall at Hotel España. The Reception Hall preserves the original division between No. 11 and No. 9 Sant Pau with the placement of a large column. An enormous brass ceiling light is wrapped around the middle of the column and features two Rampant Lions meant to evoke the coat of arms of Catalonia. Along the wall at eye level runs a frieze with messages of welcome writen in Catalan. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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The Reception Hall
Image of the Reception Hall at Hotel España. The Reception Hall preserves the original division between No. 11 and No. 9 Sant Pau with the placement of a large column. An enormous brass ceiling light is wrapped around the middle of the column and features two Rampant Lions meant to evoke the coat of arms of Catalonia. Along the wall at eye level runs a frieze with messages of welcome writen in Catalan. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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A Hallway Featuring Hydraulic Tiles
Image of a Hallway featuring Hydraulic Tiles at Hotel España. The entrance to each room is decorated with hydraulic tiles. Hydraulic tile were first developed in Barcelona by the Catalan company, Garret & Rivet, and made their debut at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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The Pati De Les Monges (The Nun’s Courtyard)
Image of the Pati De Les Monges (The Nun’s Courtyard) at Hotel España. The guestroom access hallways encircle the space. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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The Pati Bon Dia (The Good Day Courtyard)
Image of the Pati Bon Dia (The Good Day Courtyard) at Hotel España. The walls are adorned with decorative pink sgraffito and gold leaf, and a skylight on the ceiling provides natural light. The guestroom balustrades and access hallways encircle the space above. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of The "Little Waiting Room," Circa 1912
Historical Image of the "little waiting room," circa 1912. Known today as “Pati Bon Dia,” this courtyard owes its name to the inscription on a sign held by a female figure on the decorative sgraffito. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of Manager’s Office, Lift, And Staircase Circa 1912
Historical Image of Manager’s office, lift, and staircase circa 1912. During the renovation, the stairwell was enlarged to situate a lift surrounded by a wrought iron cage. The staircase was greatly embellished as well. A wrought-iron balustrade with floral motifs was afixed and topped with a smooth wooden hand rail; the material chosen for the stairs was white marble; and the walls were adorned with pink sgraffito symbolising Castile and Leon. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of Pati Vuitcentista Circa 1912
Historical Image of Pati vuitcentista circa 1912. Known today as “Pati de les Monges,” the courtyard retains the overall historical look by preserving the high, narrow doorways and galleries. Dual skylights on the floor and ceiling provide ample light. The floor skylight looks down upon the “Sala de les Sirenes” (Sirens’ Lounge). Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of The Reception Hall Circa 1912
Historical Image of The Reception Hall circa 1912. The original character of the Reception Hall has been preserved with its most significant features, the large column and brass ceiling light, remaining in place. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of Sala De Música (music Room) Circa 1912
Historical Image of Sala de música (music room) circa 1912. Today, this space is occupied by Bar Arnau. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of Salón De Descanso Y Lectura (rest And Reading Room) Circa 1903
Historical Image of Salón de descanso y lectura (rest and reading room) circa 1903. Today, this space is occupied by Bar Arnau. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of The “Little Waiting Room,” Circa 1912
Historical Image of the “little waiting room,” circa 1912. Today, this space is known as the “Pati Bon Dia” (Good Day Courtyard). Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of Restaurante Circa 1912
Historical Image of Restaurante circa 1912. This space still holds the hotel's exceptional restaurant, Fonda España. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Historical Image Of Hotel España Exterior Circa 1912
Historical Image of Hotel España Exterior circa 1912. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Liceo Meeting Room
Image of Liceo Meeting Room at Hotel España. This meeting room features eight long tables ideal for meetings and events. Gold panels and a vibrant garden projection decorate the walls. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Salon De Les Sirenes
Image of Salon De Les Sirenes at Hotel España. The premier event space of the hotel, this dining room features classic columns, brass hanging lights, and wooden wainscoting forming diagonal interlacing with polished crossbeams. In the center of the grids created by the crossbeams, ceramic tiles emblematic of different parts of Spain are featured. The walls are decorated in stucco with ocean-themed motifs, including the eponymous sirens. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Salon De Les Sirenes
Image of Salon De Les Sirenes at Hotel España. The premier event space of the hotel, this dining room features classic columns, brass hanging lights, and wooden wainscoting forming diagonal interlacing with polished crossbeams. In the center of the grids created by the crossbeams, ceramic tiles emblematic of different parts of Spain are featured. The walls are decorated in stucco with ocean-themed motifs, including the eponymous sirens. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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Alaire Ramblas Terrace
Image of Alaire Ramblas Terrace at Hotel España. Located on the top floor, this event bar features eclectic and contemporary décor. Lounge couches and unique chairs in the shape of a face provide fashionable seating. String lights and tulip-shaped lamps create a chic atmosphere. Hotel España, a Member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, dates back to 1859. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.