Five-star Barcelona hotels should offer a lush combination of the old and the new, to place the traveler well within the luxuries and comforts of this amazing city. We offer the best of old-world values, like hospitality and gracious service, and the most contemporary design and technology. We take pride in our ability to consistently dazzle our guests, turning a casual stay into an otherworldly experience that replenishes the energy reserves so that the city can be seen with fresh eyes. With amenities and extras that meet or exceed the highest standards of the industry, our hotels are chosen with extreme care in order to meet your own high standards.
After a delicious night’s rest and a splendid meal in one of our hotel restaurants, where internationally-renowned world cuisines are meticulously prepared by top chefs, you’ll be ready to take in the city. Barcelona is one of Spain’s largest cities, and is often considered to be the economic and cultural center of the country. As such, it offers a heady array of distractions and attractions that will hold the interest of every member of the family. After looking through one of the local museums, browsing one of our excellent bookstores, and taking an espresso on a sidewalk café, take some time to relax and see the city. You might see movie stars, theatre stars, or one of Barcelona’s literary darlings, such as poet Ana María Moíx.
In 1970, José María Castellet edited an anthology of new Spanish poetry, Nueve novísimos poetas españoles, that is regarded as a classic, and announced a new generation of writers to the world. Of the nine collected, there was only one woman in the volume, Ana María Moíx. At the time, she had only a few rather slim volumes of poetry to her name, but is widely regarded for her ability to create sonic references to a reality that is wholly contemporary and wholly Barcelona. Today, she is still considered to be one of the finest poets alive, and she still represents a very particular generation. Rejecting the ideas of Franco as well as the dictates of the academy, they value pop culture over the canon, and were known for their ability to stir trouble. It’s a sensibility that speaks to youth culture today, and has a resonance that is keenly felt in Barcelona.
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