W Barcelona

Modern, cosmopolitan and sparkling, Barcelona faces the striking Mediterranean Sea. A rich history and culture welcome visitors to enjoy a never-ending number of experiences. Art and culture, business, sports, technology, design, leisure and endless beaches greet visitors at every turn. The W Barcelona is located on the Nova Bocana, the ?new entrance? of the Port of Barcelona, which will open the citys historic center to the Mediterranean. Famed Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, whose world-class buildings include architectural icons in Chicago, the Shiseido headquarters in Tokyo and the headquarters for Cartier and Christian Dior in Paris, designed the hotel. The W Barcelona is a modernist icon rising above the Mediterranean, and anchors an area slated to be redeveloped with high-end retail as well as office and entertainment venues. With a promise of avant-garde architecture and design, its commanding presence along with Barcelonas stunning waterfront and cityscape, the W Barcelona enhances the Ws profile worldwide and set a new benchmark for hotel design in Europe. This new hotel features exciting dining, nightlife and entertainment options for which the W brand is known, including a roof top bar, large spa, indoor and outdoor pool, several food and beverage concepts and a retail store. The hotel also houses extensive meeting facilities., For non-US hotels, rates confirmed in USD may be converted to local currency by the hotel at your time of stay, based on the exchange rate used by the hotel., As of July 1st, 2010, all room rates are subject to 8% VAT (national tax). Please contact the hotel for further information., The hotel has no special areas for children. Eclipse Rooftop Lounge access is based on age. Adult supervision is required. Children under 16 aren?t allowed in WET Deck past 6pm., From February 26 - March 1, 2012, the rate airport transfers will increase by 50% due to the World Mobile Congress. Transfers from the airport to the hotel. Cost will be $142.50.