Barcelona loves a rooftop, with bars throughout town boasting views over every part from the enigmatic alleyways of the Gothic Quarter to the array of architectural wonders punctuating the skyline.
Yet accessing these sought-after Spanish spots means navigating reservations (como esta tu español?), dressing to impress, and, most of the time, making a considerable dip into your financial savings for costs as excessive because the spires of the Sagrada Familia.
The intelligent transfer for these within the know is claiming your personal unique slice of the sky – and Almanac Barcelona’s Terrace Suite is the place to be.
The five-star hotel’s sprawling wraparound balconies are adorned with plush sunbeds, stylish eating setups and fireplace pits able to ignite the evening with the spark of a lighter carried by a paraffin-wielding butler.
Each wood-clad terrace offers a novel perspective, whether or not it’s a commanding panorama of town’s skyline or a captivating view over the colorful rooftops of Eixample – with each one guaranteeing full privateness.
And, after all, if the thought of pouring your personal drink appears a tad mundane, room service is however a telephone name away.
Inside, plush blue-grey carpets and cosy rugs lay the groundwork for a lounge and bed room that revel within the solar’s flirtatious winks by way of the grand terrace doorways.
Wall-mounted contact screens stand prepared to vary the suite’s ambiance on the press of a button, and in a feat that just about makes the tech appear poetic, the curtains open theatrically as you enter to disclose Barcelona’s sun-soaked skyline.
The decor within the suite doesn’t clamour for consideration – it exudes a composed class, with a cautious scattering of gold accents within the spacious, marble-adorned lavatory serving as a genteel nod to the resort’s refined, boutique heritage.
The facilities too maintain their very own, with strong toothbrushes and honest-to-goodness wood shaving razors that hark again to an period of real high quality.
If you’re entertaining friends, the suite thoughtfully offers a separate lavatory adjoining to the residing space, making certain your soirée doesn’t require an impromptu expedition by way of the bed room.
As for the mattress, it’s a sanctuary, a luxurious haven with a mattress that boldly vies for the title of Barcelona’s most heavenly sleep. And what number of rooftop bars can boast that?