Granados 83

The most urban and avant-garde hotel created for daring bohemians with a taste for the good life. In the centre of the city, the boutique hotel Granados 83 offers luxury, design and comfort so you can enjoy Barcelona's modern side. Hotel Granados 83 is a place where things are always happening, in a factory-type design using exotic materials, fantastic swimming pools and a glamorous atmosphere to make everyone feel unique.

The chaos of the city is left behind when you cross the light footbridge of the hotel, which provides access to a world rich in comfort and elegance, with excellent facilities. Each of the 77 rooms of the hotel is decorated with the most surprising materials in order to create an unusual atmosphere.

Restaurant 3
Restaurant 3 at Granados 83 has an unusual setting, with its collection of Hindu art. Head chef George Pierre serves up a menu of Mediterranean cuisine with a slight Asian edge. Outstanding recipes include lobster carpaccio, tuna and ginger tartare, and wild mushroom risotto with white truffle oil. The wine list is equally sophisticated, with labels from Spain and other countries. Don't miss the interesting Factory carte du jour. Restaurant 3 is open from Monday to Friday, 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. In the evening, the hotel's unique culinary concepts are continued at Terraza Bar 8.

LUXOS RECOMMENDS: The tuna and ginger tartar

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Terraza Bar 8
This intimate terrace bar is set around the pool of the Hotel Granados 83, with simple décor, dark wood and relaxed seating. Situated in Barcelona’s central shopping area, on the hotel’s top floor, Terraza Bar 8 is perfect for a casual drink or light snack from 11.30 a.m. In the evening you can enjoy the happy hour spread in the early evening or alternatively, order from the eclectic à la carte menu. However, it is possible to kick on until after midnight in true Spanish style with cocktails and music.

Luxos Recommends: The Sidecar cocktail and Iberian ham croquettes