Hotel W, Barcelona
Expert reviews
“A beacon on the Barcelona beachfront, the W edifice gazes out into the Mediterranean. From the outside it’s eye-catching; inside it’s roomy, light and does a slick job catering to the guest prepared to spend extra on expansive sea views.”
“Architect Ricardo Bofill’s W is a stunner, inside and out, from the six-story atrium lobby with its black ceramic tile floors, suspended basket chairs and glitter walls to the adjacent bar-lounge with direct access to the ‘Attitudes’ lounge deck, chill-out divans and pool.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Barcelona.
“You’ll need a streak of fabulousness to feel at home in the W – its poolside areas, particularly, can look like catalogue photo shoots, and entrance to the Eclipse bar is only for the glam. In the rooms the all-glass fronts afford spectacular views of the sea, the city or – if you’re lucky, or pay a little more – both.”
What guests liked
- Great views
- Friendly staff
- Pool area
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
- Top location
All you need to know
This breathtaking hotel features a sail-like design that is jaw-dropping, to say the least. It is a futuristic design that makes it one of the most glamorous hotels in the world. The location of the hotel offers guests the opportunity of a great view of the Mediterranean while the height of the building gives a view overlooking the city of Barcelona.
The hotel is popularly known as Hotel Vela which means Sail Hotel because of its shape. It is a typical example of high-tech architecture and features some of the most elaborate building designs in the world.
This five-star hotel has 473 rooms and 67 suites, all well-equipped with the best modern facilities and amenities. The rooms feature an avant-garde design which makes them elegant, stylish and sophisticated. The rooms/suites come with a chaise lounge, an iPod docking station, a flat-screen TV with numerous cable channels and full air conditioning. The bathroom system features thoughtful touches such as bathroom slippers and bathrobes coupled with a rainfall shower and bathtub.
The hotel offers a spa facility where guests get full relaxing body treatment and an infinity pool. The rooftop bar is well stocked with cocktails and drinks and gives the best view of the city.
W hotel has two gourmet restaurants; one led by a Michelin-starred chef, Carlos Abellan called BRAVO24 and WAVE. Another restaurant, the SALT Beach Club & Restaurant has a menu of tasty burgers.
The W hotel is stunning and offers the most luxurious lifestyle.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
30 November 2024
Everything with this hotel is great Staff is great Room is outstanding
Everything with this hotel is great Staff is great Room is outstanding
30 November 2024
The view and the location of this hotel is amazing. And it is a beautiful hotel
The location and view was amazing . And the amenities were top of the line.
I think a lot of things are overpriced in the restaurant and lobby services.
28 November 2024
Very good
Hole to the room
26 November 2024
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The view
AC HOT
22 November 2024
Exceptional
The room have an amazing view on sea, Barceloneta beach and Barcelona
19 November 2024
One of my best stays in my life! Such a dream come true
- Wonderful Location! - Iconic building - Incredible views from the room - Great food - Fantastic service
Nothing at all
15 November 2024
Very good
Location, view as well as top-notch service
A bit overpriced and interior is quite cheap/modern not really feels like luxury (a bit trashy)
3 November 2024
Once was enough
View was fantastic.
Looking slightly dated. Carpets were stained and old in the room. Dated decor
31 October 2024
Exceptional
Great staff excellent inhouse restaurants and rooftop
30 October 2024
Great hotel with great views - but beware the parking lot which is not signed to make guests aware of the theft and secu
The room was amazing and the staff exceptionally friendly. The views are exceptional.
The car park is dangerous. Our car was broken into with baggage stolen and the area is not safe, despite seeming to be part of and owned by the hotel. Don’t leave bags in your car.
28 October 2024
Exceptional
Phenomenal!!!
22 October 2024
Exceptional
everything was top notch. super professional and polite staff. always making sure all our needs were met. I can highly recommend this hotel. I stayed with my sister and my 4 year old nephew and we had the absolute best time! thank you again to the entire team!
22 October 2024
Pleasant
View and amenities
the Room layout. the concept of open sink and separate toilet was not convenient.
21 October 2024
Stunning location for Americas Cup with beautiful rooms overlooking Port Vell and beaches .
Loved view from the entire room including from the bed. Straight down the Americas Cup course and the beaches. Stunning
Impersonal public areas, difficult to access.
19 October 2024
Average
Upgraded room was amazing
Ordered a drink from the bar was given a completely different drink which I gave back and was told they didn’t have what I ordered. Why didn’t they tell me instead of giving me another alcoholic drink. I requested a room next to my sister which I was given however it took nearly 30 minutes while reception sorted out our room. Didn’t get access to our room until 5.30 pm
17 October 2024
Best view in Barcelona, with high quality services
Beautiful view, pools, beach, great food served, Choya restaurant
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17 October 2024
Brilliant
View, breakfast, pools
Cava supposed to be in room by arrival, not there. I was phoned 4 times within first 30 minutes regarding this.
13 October 2024
Very good
The view was great
9 October 2024
Fabulous
Decorations, the building itself, rooms agencements ect
Nothing
7 October 2024
Epic rooms , epic views , epic breakfast , gorgeous facilities
The breakfast was amazing , the spa facilities were stunning , the room was beautiful and the room was gorgeous.
Great location but it is a tad far from the city but you know that when you book. The checkin staff could have been a little bit warmer considering the price you pay
6 October 2024
Very good
Views / room
Issues with checkout
2 October 2024
Exceptional
Impeccable location
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2 October 2024
Ok, but way overpriced
Room, location and pool area, although it's a battle to obtain a bed when arriving after 10am
Hotel Staff in general friendly with the exception of a few that behaved very high nose like, as if they are the owner of the hotel.
1 October 2024
Very good
pretty much everything was good
It would have been nice to have been clearer about the view from the room I was there for the AC37 and would have liked the option of a view which was to the NE not the SE - when i booked it said "Sea view" but didnt make it clear which direction it was. I should have asked though! ALSO why is the 26th floor restuarant not open during theAC37 racing? It would be a fantastic place to watch from and we would have been happy to have paid a premium rate for that experience (I had lunch there with the New York Yacht Club on 14/9 and it was great
30 September 2024
Very good
I liked the pool, the location, the food and the beautiful view
I didn't like the price for Shisha they want 100€ for that. It's crazy
30 September 2024
Very good
Great location, comfortable rooms, good buffet breakfast
Water run out from shower to the room , sink water backs up , complained to front desk that told me it’s normal
28 September 2024
Pleasant
Good location, good facilities
Cold shower, no hot water on the morning of departures, not really acknowledged a bit disappointing considerably the star rating and price.
28 September 2024
Fabulous
Excellent food - great local
27 September 2024
Beautiful room and view. The complimentary upgrade to the 18th floor made it perfect!
The room was very cold and didn’t really warm up when temp was increased. I had to turn the a/c off. But otherwise, it was fine.
24 September 2024
Really lovely experience and when returning to Barcelona will stay at the "W" Absolute class.
The hotel offers a very good service with a location surrounded by beach and bars with night life and opportunities to relax or be more active.
24 September 2024
The W Barcelona
Always great service and food and drinks.
The facility is a little tired
23 September 2024
Cool as f**k
Stayed at the w out of convenience , was a pit pricey for me but once I checked in I seen why the price was it what it was. Well worth it for the experience, will definitely be staying again.
Nothing
22 September 2024
Exceptional
We were there for America's Cup, so it was a great location for us. At night, we would take a taxi in for dinner, and then walk home.
A couple of things ... walking in thru the bottom, from the beach area, nasty smell. Also, chlorinated water from the shower, and I think the shower gel gave me really bad hives, on my arms, shoulders, it was awful. Stopped using the shampoo and shower gel, and it got better. I'm home now, and it's all gone. Also, make sure to thoroughly explain what you want done with your laundry. Cost me a fortune when I just wanted the basic done.
21 September 2024
Would stay again
Excellent in house breakfast options
Air temp was a bit wonky Could not turn it off completely
21 September 2024
unforgettable stay in w barcelona
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the upgrade I received during my recent stay at the W Hotel. It was an absolute pleasure to stay in the 2406 and experience the luxurious amenities and services that your hotel has to offer. From the moment I arrived, I was treated with exceptional hospitality and warmth by the entire staff. Your team went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was nothing short of perfect, and I truly appreciated the extra touches that made my stay so memorable. The upgrade was a wonderful surprise, and I felt like royalty being treated to such a lovely room. The woow suite were simply divine, and I loved every minute of my stay. Thank you again for your generosity and for making my stay at the W Hotel truly unforgettable. I will definitely be returning in the future and recommending your hotel to all of my friends and family. and again, I would like to thank the front desk lady and the manager for the complimentary minibar. .
"The Fire 🔥 restaurant was absolutely amazing and the food was so delicious, and so fresh we left feeling completely satisfied and already planning our next visit!"
19 September 2024
Exceptional
Brilliant stay although still overpriced
14 September 2024
Strongly advised for Barcelona visit.
Stunning views; outstanding staff.
Glass doors to WC in bedroom :( & some very loud thoughtless transatalantic entitled guests....
14 September 2024
Fantastic!!!!
The Staff were amazing and so accommodating to our wants and wishes. The restaurants were stunning and Breakfast was delicious and catered for all food types. Would definitely go back,
nothing
14 September 2024
W onderful
Top Personal - Claudio was very very helpful !! Vladimir very friendly. DJanes - Pool were playing pleasant music! Super ! Relaxing stay as always !
13 September 2024
Short stay between flights in a comfortable spacious room and nice restaurant.
Ambiance. Location. Staff
Pricey
8 September 2024
Good choice best of everything especially location
Very good
Nothing it was the dogs bollocks!!
5 September 2024
Exceptional
Great location if you want beach and views.
Too far from Barcelona tourist sites, restaurants, shopping
3 September 2024
Fantastic 4night stay at this wonderful hotel!
The hotel is beautiful and situated in a great spot. The ‘Wonderful’ rooms we stayed in were perfect. Breakfast was magnificent with great, super efficient staff. The spa facilities were great too.
Checking in was a bit hectic but that is somewhat expected
1 September 2024
Brilliant stay
Exceptional everything. Value for money for this upscale place.
I liked everything about this property.
30 August 2024
Pleasant
The hotel was good and the location as well. What I can't say about the service staff. I had a deposit of 200 €, from which I only used a small part, because I spent all the time in the city. During the checkout, I asked when I would receive the rest of the money, and he told me that the money was transferred to the bank account. After a few minutes I checked the bank account and what he said was not true. 3 days have passed since then and I still haven't received the money! You did not expect such an experience from this hotel! It's sad!
30 August 2024
Amazing and Luxury
The view from our room was amazing
Nothing
26 August 2024
Overall, the slow motion (and some other points) service is, what made our trip not perfect. We spen
postive - : * Top Hotel Location * Rooms perfect, cleaning service good * Everything great looking, smooth, clean * Staff in generell nice, polite, helpful Prices: We see the prices overall fair, really there is nothing to complain. Also bottle prices are as they are.
* staff in service seems untrained, unorganized, missing expierence - not "W" / Hotel Class compliant. It dosen´t help introducing himself with name and be nice, when the rest is not working. Always waiting, for little thinks, maybe more stuff in the background, than so many (students) running arround taking orders in white dress code. More Barkeepers needed? Separete stuff bringing the bottles from cooling location? After finishing a Magnum Bottle, we ordered a second one. We got the new Bottle after 26 min! This was continuesly the hole trip, ordering was always quite fast, but delivering order to long for this class. * please close, rebuild "whirpool" in the indoor spa area, or don´t advertise as whirpool. I find it hard to give it a name. indoor spa area, water temparature needs to be increased a bit, no need to be hot, but at least min 26°C. Jet System was broken in the indoor pool, probably since long time, seems that somebody broke the botton. Especially when indoor pool or indoor spa was a reason for the hotel selection, its always sad when thinks are not working, when exactly you want to use it. (again, we are talking of a 5 * Hotel) * We (3 People) asked, how the private jacuzzi can be used, which we saw on the Wet Deck on the first day. Us was told a cabana with minimum consuption if 1000,-€ is needed, which would be alright for the day. Later we found out there is a online booking site, were 500,-€ is minimum (?). Anyway our trip was to short, weather to great to finally make use of it.
25 August 2024
Great
Staff were exceptional
Should really be 16plus- it’s not really a hotel that should little Children in pool - it’s Ore of a man adult/parry Hotel And that spoilt it for me
24 August 2024
I would repeat, no doubt
Exceptional view Friendly staff Beautiful building
The restaurants in front of the beach have the same menu,
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Pool and wellness
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Plunge pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
30 November 2024
Exceptional