W Barcelona
La Barceloneta, Spain
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Rising 98.8 metres in La Barceloneta, the W Barcelona is a modern hotel skyscraper designed by Ricardo Bofill and completed in 2009 on reclaimed harbour land. Popularly known as the Hotel Vela for its distinctive sail-like silhouette, it stands as a cultural asset of Catalonia's heritage. The five-star property, managed by Marriott International under the W Hotels brand, encompasses 473 rooms and 67 suites alongside extensive amenities: rooftop bar, spa and fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, terraces, restaurants including one helmed by Michelin-starred chef Carles Abellán, and a dance room, all arranged on platforms of tiered terraces.
Architect
Movement
- Built
- Type
- skyscraper, hotel building
- Heritage
- Cultural Asset part of the cultural heritage of Catalonia
- Height
- 98.8 m
- Place
- La Barceloneta, Spain
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