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W Barcelona to open in October 2009
W Hotels has revealed that the new W Barcelona will open on 1st October 2009. The hotel’s soaring architecture and iconic design are the work of the world-renowned architect Ricardo Bofill. It rises above the city’s stunning waterfront and will have 473 inviting rooms featuring celebrated comforts such as the signature W bed, fully wired technology, fabulous entertainment system, delightful Munchie Box and Whatever/Whenever ® service to make all other wishes come true.
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.
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Its great to see the W hotels expanding further into Europe – its about time. Great location down at the waterfront and barcelona is such a compact city you can either walk or use the subway to visit all the major attractions – although beware of pick pockets – they are rife and particularly on the subway.
If you are into football I would certainly recommend you coinciding you visit with taking in a game at the Nou Camp – a great experience and fab fun!
I didn´t get good feedback from some W hotels I sent clients to, especially in NY. However, I think Barcelona can be a great location for this, as a modern city. And with the opening of the Mandarin, it will definitely increase the level of high profile clients travelling to Barcelona. And if W includes a nice top outdoor terrace, it can turn into the chic place to be very soon.
This is going to be a very sexy W hotel. CAnt wait.