We Have Questions About the Airbnb Experience at El Bulli 1846 | Eater
"Once a pioneering modernist- cuisine restaurant that helped popularize gelees, foams and spherification, it closed in 2011 and was converted into a museum conceived as an “ideal ecosystem for creativity.” That museum is being offered as an ultra‑exclusive, one-night Airbnb stay for two guests via a lottery: the stay is free but winners must travel to Roses (car service from a nearby airport is provided) and meet eligibility requirements such as being 18+ with an active Airbnb profile and good platform history. The centerpiece is a striking “plate-shaped” bed inspired by the chef’s liquefied olive dish — press images make it look odd (likened to a 1700s horsehair mattress on a napkin, with questions about whether the pillows are wood), prompting concerns about comfort, weight capacity and whether bedding will be provided or even edible. The stay does not include a meal prepared by the chef; guests are taken to a nearby favorite restaurant instead and are invited the next day to the Barcelona restaurant run by the chef’s brother. There are no shower facilities on site (a personal care kit is provided), which has raised practical worries about hygiene and overall comfort during the experience." - Amy McCarthy
