Our summer holiday was spent rediscovering Barcelona and we wanted to find a hotel that has it all. Seventy Barcelona proved to be the perfect urban resort with everything under one roof. In fact, it was often hard to leave this sanctuary of calm.
The Hotel
This sleek, modern design hotel opened in 2019 and is located in Barcelona’s central Eixample district, within walking distance of the Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Milà and La Sagrada Família. It may have the spirit of an independent hotel, however it’s part of a local group that includes Hotel 1989, Hotel REC and The Corner.
Arrival
Walking through the doors, the open-plan lobby immediately feels calm yet cosmopolitan with the buzz of guests checking in and locals visiting for coffee meetings. It also seems to be a hotspot for luxury fashion and beauty brands to host events in its many conference spaces (we noticed a major perfume house was in residence during our stay).
The gleaming White Hall is quite breathtaking with floor to ceiling windows letting in lots of natural light. Books are stacked high in the clubby library and among the leafy plants there’s an elegant spiral staircase leading up to a cosy nook.
Check-in
Check-in was efficient and welcoming and the receptionist kindly offered us bottles of mineral water as we headed out for lunch while waiting for our room to be ready. The front desk team were fantastic throughout our stay and assisted with daily spa bookings and scored us a last-minute reservation at La Pepita, a wonderful tapas bar just over the road.
The Room
Rooms at Seventy range from a House Room to the impressive Duplex Suite. Our spacious Seventy Room, overlooking Calle Córcega, was an absolute dream with fresh, modern interiors in a monochrome palette. Despite its city location, it had a luxury beach club feel with wood panelling and a mini patio with shutters blocking out the metropolis below.
Room features include a large Smart TV with HDMI and USB connection, luxury minibar, Nespresso machine and a separate kettle with a selection of teas, powerful air-conditioning and speedy free wifi.
The double bed was ever so sumptuous with crisp cotton linen and extra plump monogrammed pillows (there’s a pillow menu too, but the hotel’s choices were spot on). Needless to say we had a very peaceful night’s sleep.
The Bathroom
The stylish marble-effect bathroom has a powerful walk-in shower with full-size ABC bath amenities, bathrobes and slippers, fluffy towels and hair straighteners (a thoughtful touch).
The Rooftop
The jewel of the hotel has to be the fabulous Urban Beach Club on the seventh floor rooftop. We spent a lot of time relaxing on the solarium’s candy striped sunloungers and dipping into the glorious pool surrounded by fragrant white flowers.
The nautical-style lounge also offers light bites, tapas and ice cold drinks so you don’t need to go too far to refuel. Nothing says ‘holiday’ quite like a tucking into a juicy burger and Champagne by the pool.
The Spa
Another perk of staying at Seventy Barcelona is the award-winning spa. The softly-lit wellness area features a wonderful heated pool with hydromassage, a dry sauna and a steam bath. Hotel guests can enjoy the water circuit for 30 minutes a day for free and this can be booked by the front desk or the spa reception. It really was a restorative experience and the highlight of our stay. Organic and vegan treatments are also available in the treatment rooms.
Breakfast
Breakfast is a big affair at Seventy and you can choose to sit in the idyllic couryard garden or a comfy booth in The Kitchen & Timeless.
The meticulously-managed buffet breakfast has everything you could possibly want to start the day, including home-made cakes, cold-pressed green juice and a fun Cava cart for morning Mimosas. Everything is high quality and well-presented, so it’s definitely worth it.
Shortly after our visit, an exciting new restaurant from chefs Nino Redruello, Patxi Zumarraga and Jaime Santianes (the team behind Fismuler) opened on the ground floor. Molino de Pez takes inspiration from La Ancha, a family-run Madrid restaurant with over 100 years of history, using seasonal local ingredients cooked on an open fire grill and wood.
Seventy Barcelona is the perfect place to stay if you want to balance exploring Barcelona with some serious relaxation. Not only is it stylish and impressive, but the attentive service and central location make it an unbeatable choice.
For more information and booking, visit: www.seventybarcelona.com
All photos by Chérie City
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