More than a luxury hotel
A new high-rise hotel takes grandeur to a new level in the heart of Barcelona
“Sofia” means “wisdom” in Greek — and those ultradiscerning guests who choose to check in to the exceptional new SOFIA hotel in Barcelona will be displaying that quality in spades.
Occupying a prime city centre location on Avenida Diagonal, the SOFIA brings an entirely new angle on luxury to the Catalan capital. The newly revamped hotel — one of the tallest buildings in Barcelona — has literally and metaphorically taken accommodation in the city to another level. The owner’s mission statement for SOFIA hotel? To be more than a luxury hotel.
The hotel’s guests can now choose from 465 stylish bedrooms and suites across five categories and 17 floors with predictably glorious views over the city to the mountains and the sea. In keeping with its brief to redefine luxury, the SOFIA hotel is about much more than the bedrooms. Guests can relax in luxury at the SOFIA Pool which is styled as an urban beach club right in the centre of town with comfortable hammocks and sophisticated Balinese beds to laze away on while sipping one of the many excellent cocktails from its bar menu. For pampering, visit the world-class SOFIA Oasis Wellness & Spa, or simply admire the stunning views from high on the rooftop terrace. Later, visitors can enjoy an evening aperitif at the elegant SOFIA Bar before choosing to dine in one of the restaurants: IMPAR specialising in Spanish rice dishes, or SOFIA Be So for classic gastronomy. Their menus may differ but at their core both celebrate the richness of Catalan cuisine and culture. Alternatively, head down to ZUU, a restaurant with live cabaret performances that morphs into a slick nightclub on the stroke of midnight.
Even though it’s sited in the centre of one of the liveliest cities in Europe, you’d be wise to stay put in the SOFIA. sofiabarcelona.com/en