Intercontinental Barcelona Spain
Intercontinental Barcelona
Avenida Rius y Taulet 1-3, 8004 Barcelona, Spain
https://barcelona.intercontinental.com/en/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
IHG
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
2021
Hotel General Manager:
Mr. Enrique Escofet – LinkedIn Enrique Escofet
Hotel Positioning
5-star hotel, InterContinental
Development Strategy
The hotel’s objective is to be positioned among the best hotels in the city, offering a local luxury experience to our guests and giving them the opportunity to discover a new way of understanding luxury.
INTERCONTINENTAL BARCELONA
History & Story
Before becoming an InterContinental hotel, the property had been 2 other brands before. The first one in 1992 for the Olympics when it opened as the Fira Palace. Then, 8 years ago, the hotel became a Crowne Plaza 4-star superior, focusing on corporate and MICE, offering outstanding service and receiving excellent reviews. Due to the high level of service, the opportunity to become a 5-star hotel was given and accepted. Therefore, the hotel was completely rebranded and went under a full renovation, before opening its doors in October 2021.
Date renovation/restoration
21 October 2021 – Rebranded and fully renovated, designed by Brime Robbins.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Largest rooms in the city, 42 sqm. // The InterContinental® SPA is our private oasis with more than 1,200 sqm to disconnect and receive exclusive treatments that will awaken all your senses. // An exclusive 360º view of the city skyline silhouette while enjoying our swimming pool, the magic of music and the best cocktails. // The Club InterContinental® is an exclusive urban retreat, discerning and discreet, available only for guests with exclusive access. // A Green Engage Hotel, honored at the 2022 Barcelona Sustainable Tourism Awards Ceremony with the distinction in the category of Environmental Sustainability for its landscaping project to create a 2,000 m2 green roof. Also, honored with the BIOSPHERE sustainability certificate, the Safe travels Stamp and a member Barcelona +Sostenible.
The InterContinental® SPA is our private oasis with more than 1,200 sqm to disconnect and receive exclusive treatments that will awaken all your senses.
An exclusive 360º view of the city skyline silhouette while enjoying our swimming pool, the magic of music and the best cocktails.
The Club InterContinental® is an exclusive urban retreat, discerning and discreet, available only for guests with exclusive access.
A Green Engage Hotel, honored at the 2022 Barcelona Sustainable Tourism Awards Ceremony with the distinction in the category of Environmental Sustainability for its landscaping project to create a 2,000 m2 green roof. Also, honored with the BIOSPHERE sustainability certificate, the Safe travels Stamp and a member Barcelona +Sostenible.
Location
Located at one of the capital’s most iconic locations, InterContinental Barcelona presents a modern luxurious accommodation in the heart of this historical yet cosmopolitan city.
Key sites/activities in the area
• 15 minutes away (9 miles) from main airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat Airport.
• 10 minutes away (5 miles) from the Cruise Terminal Barcelona Port and the Train Station Sants Estació.
• 5-minute walking distance to Las Arenas de Barcelona Shopping Center, the old bull ring with panoramic views and to some of the best restaurants in the city such Teatro Kitchen Bar (the old Tickets Restaurant) or Pepa Tomate Parliament.
Less than 10-minute walking distance to the National Museum of Art of Catalunya – MNAC, the Fundació Miró and the Greek Theather, among others.
Near to Montjuïc Castle, Poble Espanyol, Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi where the best entertainment takes place, etc.
• 12 minute away from Camp Nou – FC Barcelona Soccer Stadium.
• 10 minutes away from Plaça Catalunya and only 16 minutes away from the iconic Sagrada Familia.
Fun Facts
We organized a pre-opening FAM Trip and make their experience memorable by doing a welcome cocktail dinner at the Rooftop and a private singer sang for them and covered their favourite songs. As a souvenir, we gave them a tote bag with their initials for them to use the rest of their trip.
Children’s Corner
We do not have a minimum age.
We have connecting rooms for families and children amenities as well.
In special occasions, the hotel organizes activities for children. In the hotel surroundings, there are places for families to enjoy such Poble Espanyol.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites: 18 suites
• Balcony Suites
• Executive Suites
• Premium Suites
• Presidential Suite
Number of Luxury rooms: 255 rooms
• Classic Rooms
• Premium Rooms
• Club InterContinental Rooms
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 273
Restaurants & Bars
Arrel Restaurant – Our all-day dining restaurant offers a Mediterranean cuisine elaborated with passion, respect and care.
Boira Coffee Lounge – The place for teatime and coffee, and to treat your palate to the sweetest side of gastronomy while enjoying a variety of cakes and desserts.
Gebre Bar – The right place to give in to a bespoke cocktail and satiate your desire for new tastes and toast to the art of luxury done right.
Quirat Restaurant – Our Signature Restaurant offers the opportunity to live a gastronomic experience through the culinary creations of our Michelin star Chef, Victor Torres.
173 Rooftop Terrace – A unique spot to enjoy dinner or a cocktail and be marveled by the stunning 360º panoramic views of the city’s skyline silhouette.
Wellness
• The InterContinental SPA is our private oasis with more than 1,200 sqm. A place to disconnect where you can receive exclusive treatments with products of the renowned brand Natura Bissé that will awaken all your senses, creating a perfect state of balance and wellbeing.
• Our fitness center is available 24/7 and equipped with TechnoGym, the latest technology to help you achieve your fitness goals.
• Our 173 Rooftop Terrace is the unique space where to rejoyce an exclusive 360º view of the city skyline silhouette. Have Barcelona at your feet while you enjoy our pool with the magic of music and the best cocktails.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• 18 Meeting Rooms, divisible as required, soundproofed, with 5G technology and many have natural light.
• 3.000 sqm dedicated to meetings and events with capacity from 10 to 800 people with a ceiling height up to 5.25 m
Extra Notable Features
• Concierge available to organize experiences for our guests.
• Interior garden in the hotel for guests to enjoy.
• Cooking classes and yoga classes, on request with minimum requirements.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• A Green Engage Hotel, honored at the 2022 Barcelona Sustainable Tourism Awards Ceremony with the distinction in the category of Environmental Sustainability for its landscaping project to create a 2,000 m2 green roof.
• Honored with the BIOSPHERE sustainability certificate
• Received the Safe travels Stamp
• Became a member of Barcelona +Sostenible.
Number of employees
130 employees.