T+L Hotel Review: SLS Barcelona

As I walked into the new home, there was only one thing on my mind. SLS BarcelonaAdd more color to your wardrobe.

From that very first step inside, it was clear that this is not your standard luxury hotel—it’s more of a vibrant playground. Located in the waterfront enclave of Port Fòrum, the hotel exudes a youthful energy that’s equal parts classy and frisky.

“SLS Barcelona offers all the luxury, glamour and glitz of a grand hotel. It also has a playful charm and wit that are its own. [SLS] Ignacio Rodriguez is the general manager at the hotel. Travel + Leisure. 

The glam moments are created by decor elements. For example, the grand chandelier hanging from the ceiling is slightly tilted to the right and up. This signals that the “swinging from the chandeliers mentality” is not only welcome but encouraged. 

The hotel, designed by Rockwell Group AvroKO and AIME Studios is full of dramatic lighting and opulent detail, partly inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. One of the many Instagram-worthy moments at the hotel is a neon-lit hot pink hallway that leads to a restaurant. The hotel’s pool area is decorated with cabanas. Its rooftop pool will be open in the near future and has the potential to quickly become Barcelona’s coolest place. The bathrooms in the common areas are full of quirky details and tiles that made me want my own bathroom to be redone. 

SLS Barcelona’s bold interiors are only the beginning. The hotel also embraces Barcelona’s vibrant creative culture. From collaborations with Caro Moon, a local designer who is a celebrity favorite to its partnership with the Primavera Sound Music Festival. This is a hotel for those who love to be immersed in the city’s culture. Barcelona’s modern lifestyle Support the local community.

“SLS Barcelona” is the resort for everyone: the curious, creative, stylish, relaxed and everything in between. This is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, a trip with friends, a family vacation, or even a solo retreat. You’ve found the perfect place if you want to swap your everyday life for an extraordinary experience, even if it’s just for one night.

You can find all the information you need about your stay at the SLS Barcelona. 

Rooms

The Rockwell Group designed 471 suites and rooms that combine elegance with youthful fun. The accommodation features a balcony, terrace or both. This allows for a beautiful view of the Marina. Bright colors, metallic surfaces, hand curtain holders in gold hues and pendant lights create an atmosphere that is as luxurious as you would expect from an SLS.

If you want to go up a notch, the Euphoria Suite is for you. It comes with residential style comforts like a stove and oven, a micro-wave, and a mini-fridge. The apartment also has a dining area and a balcony or terrace.

I was also given a sneak preview of the Celestial suite that will be opening soon. It is a stunning design. The suite includes a large light fixture that also doubles as a piece of art, a marble bath and a private rooftop terrace with a view over the marina. 

Enjoying the Food

If you only have one reason for booking a stay at SLS Barcelona it is this: The food there is absolutely spectacular. The hotel will have six different restaurants and bars once it is completed. Lora, designed by AvroKO, channels the relaxed coastal charm of the Mediterranean, where seasonal dishes are prepared in a wood oven and coal-fired grill—think charred flatbreads, perfectly seasoned seafood, and shareable plates. Don’t skip the muhammaraThe dip was so good I requested seconds and almost went for thirds.

L’Anxova Divina is another option that pays homage to Barcelona’s famous tapas culture by serving bite-sized treats. According to the hotel’s team, its design is a nod to Antoni Gaudí’s iconic architecture, channeled in the undulating curves of its banquets and splashy decor. Ask for a sunny terrace table during warmer weather.

At Deluxe, the lobby bar and lounge, guests can have a morning coffee, a lunch or an evening cocktail. Coral is a poolside lounge that offers drinks for sunny days and any frozen concoctions you can imagine. 

The hotel will also open Kyara in June. This cocktail bar is designed to look like a perfumery. Cocktails will be made just as individually as scents. Cosmico will also open this summer, a rooftop bar that could quickly become Barcelona’s hottest nightlife spot.

Activities and Experiences

SLS Barcelona has almost no experience, and I mean this in the best of ways. It’s all designed for you to relax and do absolutely nothing. The infinity pool has chaise lounges. I was tempted by the private cabanas and the day beds to laze away my day in the sunshine. The soon-to-open roof-top pool is the perfect place to relax, while in the lounge you can enjoy every last sip of coffee or cocktail.

Guests who like to stay more active and explore are also in luck as the hotel is just feet away from Port Fòrum, the perfect place to charter a boat for some water-based fun.

SLS Barcelona guests can also enjoy Primavera Sound Festival, the coolest festival of the city. The SLS Barcelona offers guests access to the coolest music festival in the city, Primavera. Primavera Package For the dates of the festival between June 6 and 7 2025, you will receive VIP tickets for the event.

The Spa

The spa at SLS Barcelona is expected to open in the near future.

The bright, 24-hour gym offers a great way to get in shape. The gym is equipped with a large space that includes treadmills, bikes and free weights. There are also a number of machines as well as a spin studio. Edan Studios.

Offers for Families

The hotel currently has one pool and is planning two more. So there’s lots of space to splash around. Families and groups of different generations can choose from connecting rooms and suites. Additional family-friendly features include kids’ menus and cribs. 

Accessibility and sustainability

The hotel offers 14 accessible rooms, including twin-size or queen-size beds, with roll-in showers and transfer showers. There are also visual alarms in the TVs and closed captions. 

Sustainability is essential to the success of any organization. SLS ethos. The hotel adheres to some of the strictest environmental regulations in Europe, such as ventilated facades made from ceramic, thermal windows with high-efficiency, LED lighting and solar panels that ensure energy efficiency.

Location

SLS Barcelona’s location is a little outside the historic city centre, which has some of the best shopping in the world (don’t forget the vintage shops). Mercat dels Encants) and all of Gaudí’s masterpieces (I can’t recommend this specific guided tour GetYourGuide (read more). The hotel is easily accessible using public transportation (there’s about a three minute walk to the tram stop). The tram was very easy to use and you could hop on and get off at any time for a few Euros.

The hotel is also within walking distance of Parc del Fòrum, the venue for the Primavera Sound music festival and Mar Bella Beach. 

How to make the most of your stay

Dis-loyaltyEnnismore’s Travel and Dining membership offers its members up to 50 percent off at new hotels including SLS Barcelona until July 1, 2020. It also gives them 20 percent off for their first time stay, 10 percent on return visits and 10 percent on food and beverages at participating venues. 

Nightly rates for the SLS Barcelona start from €350 (about $391).

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