Rooftop pool, acclaimed restaurant, modern rooms, great location
Carrer de Còrsega, 289, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain Get directions
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"The façade, with its repetitive geometric patterns, announces that the Ohla Eixample is no ordinary hotel." - Mark Fedeli
"Ohla Eixample follows in the footsteps of its older sibling, Ohla Barcelona. Balancing the patterned and modern interiors with luxurious staples like rain showers and personal balconies, this boutique-hotel delivers in spades with this second rendition." - MICHELIN Guide
"With a geometric exterior somewhere between a Sudoku grid and a game of Tetris, Ohla Eixample's facade hints at the modern experience inside. Once you're checked in, complimentary glass of cava in hand, you can admire the trunk-like metal support beams, exposed industrial ceilings, and multi-colored lamps. Rooms are spacious and cement-heavy, and taller guests will love the Junior Suites, which have extra-large beds. The Michelin starred Xerta is worth a stop whether you're staying at the hotel or not." - Gemma Askham, Isabelle Kliger
"What's the vibe?With a geometric exterior that's something between a Sudoku grid and a game of Tetris, Ohla Eixample's facade hints at the modern experience inside. Once you're checked in, complimentary glass of cava in hand, you can admire the trunk-like metal support beams, exposed industrial ceilings, and multi-colored lamps. More surprising, perhaps, are the tortoise sculptures, which dot the space, hide-and-seek style. Give us the backstory on this place.Local architects Isern Associats were given a former 1970s office block (ugly) with weird ceiling heights (challenging), and an unfortunate proximity to the metro (noisy). Yet the final result is sleek, sculptural, and well soundproofed. You’ll find Ohla Eixample's sister property, Ohla Barcelona, on Via Laietana on the busier side of the Eixample district. Tell us about your room.Our room was spacious and cement-heavy. Taller guests will love the Junior Suites, which have extra-large beds; Deluxe rooms have balconies; the Attic has a terrace. A bedside control panel has four lighting modes—Day, Relax, Night, and Off. The only divisive point could be the shower: It’s transparent and visible from the bed. Great for light; less great if you’re traveling with your mother. How's the Wi-Fi?Free, and no complaints on quality. What's the dining and drinking scene like?Fran López’s Michelin-starred Xerta does beautiful things to ingredients solely found in the Ebro Delta, a region two hours south of Barcelona rich in rice, duck, eels, and oysters. You can order à la carte, but the tasting menu nails the must-eats: the Kabayaki eel with a spice-packed (but not hot) sauce, and, for dessert, the Sopa de la Reina, featuring delicate morsels with cinnamon, lemon, and burnt yolk. The wine pairing features unusual hits, including sherries and a Radix rosé that will undo every stigma you might hold about dark rosés. How did you find the service?The staff is plentiful and multilingual. Who stays here?An extremely international mix, with many saying hello to newly made friends over breakfast. How's the neighborhood?Sandwiched between two great, partly pedestrianized streets: Rambla de Catalunya, perfect for shopping, and Enric Granados, perfect for eating. Any standout features?The roof terrace, an urban garden complete with olive trees, has squishy, airbed-style loungers, a friendly cocktail bar, and a rare Barcelona win in the form of a year-round pool that’s heated in winter. What's the bottom line?If you crave modern design—concrete floors, exposed ceilings, and the like—this is a strong option. If that leaves you cold, come for dinner at Xerta instead." - Gemma Askham
"Offering a year-round heated outdoor pool with city views, Ohla Eixample is a stylish boutique hotel located 10 minutes’ walk from two of Gaudi’s major works, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. There is free high-speed WiFi available throughout and a Clef d’Or Concierge service. Each well-designed room comes with a large bed and a private bathroom with bath or a rainfall shower. There is a 55-inch flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar with local delicatessen and a free safe for laptops. A turndown service is also available. The on-site Michelin-starred Xerta Restaurant serves traditional recipes from the Ebro Region; and a complete breakfast is also served every morning including a huge selection of local products. The hotel also has the Lobby Bar, a meeting point for both locals and hotel guests; and the Sky Bar, a creative cocktail bar. Guests can enjoy a selection of high-tech fitness equipment at the on-site gym; and beauty treatments and fashion services such as personal shopper are available on prior request. Ohla Eixample is conveniently located in the Eixample District, in the modernist area locally known as Quadrat d’Or - Golden Square; within 5 minutes’ walk of the emblematic Diagonal Avenue, Rambla de Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia shopping boulevards. This urban building has an eye-catching ceramic façade, made from over 1000 carved pieces that represent Vivaldi’s Four Seasons." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
