Claris Hotel & Spa GL
Art-forward luxury meets museum-hotel. Intellectual and cultured rather than flashy. The building itself is an architectural statement — postmodern collision of old palace and modern glass tower. Guests who care about design, history, and art collections will feel right at home.
Always book on the official website: you get a welcome drink, chocolate truffles in the room, complimentary minibar with soft drinks, and free Egyptian Museum entry — none of which come through OTAs
Why It Matters
One of the only hotels in the world where every single room contains authentic archaeological artifacts. The on-site Mayan Secret Spa has won the World Luxury Spa Awards as Best Spa in a Historic Luxury Hotel in the World every year from 2018 to 2025. The building — the Vedruna Palace — is listed in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.
This is a 19th-century neoclassical palace with a modern glass-and-steel tower inserted right on top of it. The contrast is jarring in the best possible way. Built in 1883 as one of Barcelona's first grand residences, the Vedruna Palace was converted into a hotel in 1992 by architects Bohigas, Martorell and Mackay — and they kept the old shell while planting a narrower, taller modern structure above it. Inside, over 400 pieces of art and archaeological artifacts line every room and corridor: Roman mosaics, pre-Columbian jade, 18th-century English furniture, Napoleon-era Egyptian engravings, Burmese sculptures. Every room is essentially a mini gallery. Add an award-winning Mayan-themed spa, two serious restaurants (Mediterranean rooftop and a new Japanese), and a free pass to the Egyptian Museum next door, and you've got a hotel that genuinely earns its 5-star GL rating.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Double Executive Room
20m² room. Small but finished with high-quality noble materials and one unique piece of pre-Columbian art. Fine for a short city trip where the room is just a place to sleep.
20 sqmDouble Superior Room
The entry-level option at 18m². Cozy and art-filled, but genuinely compact — this is the room to book if you're spending most of your time exploring Barcelona. Don't expect to spread out.
18 sqmGrand Suite
40m² suite with a genuine collector's eye for decor: antique furniture, pieces of Indian art, and works of 20th-century Catalan modernism. Single-level layout, so easier to navigate than the duplexes.
40 sqmGrand Suite Duplex
50m² duplex suite spread across two levels. Generous space for a city hotel, decorated with a mix of modern materials and high-quality artworks. Good option when the King Suite is out of budget but you want the duplex feel.
50 sqmJunior Suite
35m² room on a single level, decorated with antiques of tribal and pre-Columbian art. Can accommodate up to 3 guests upon request — useful for families or a third traveler.
35 sqmJunior Suite Duplex
35m² room across two floors, with living room and sleeping area on different levels. Same footprint as the standard Junior Suite but with the verticality of the duplex layout.
35 sqmKing Suite
The top-tier room in the hotel. Two floors: bathroom with whirlpool tub and private sauna on the lower level, open bedroom with a second bathroom above. Art in here is genuinely museum-grade — Hindu deity figurines over 1,600 years old, original Napoleon-era Egyptian expedition engravings, and an authentic 19th-century Chinese qipao dress. Has street views.
double · 62 sqmSuite Duplex
35m² suite split across two warmly decorated levels — living area on one floor, bedroom on the other. Compact but efficient use of vertical space.
35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The largest private collection of Egyptian art in Europe, located next door to the hotel. Hotel Claris guests receive free admission, courtesy of Derby Hotels Collection owner Jordi Clos — who is himself an Egyptologist and funded excavations in Egypt for over 20 years.
Over 400 unique works of art are on display throughout the hotel. The dedicated Museum Room houses pre-Columbian artifacts from the Maya civilization, figures from Mesoamerica and the Andean region, and Costa Rican warrior statues. Other pieces scattered through the hotel include 18th-19th century English furniture, Turkish kilims, Roman mosaics, Egyptian engravings commissioned by Napoleon, and works by Catalan artist Josep Guinovart.
On-site gym equipped with modern equipment. Also includes a sauna.
Live music and DJ sets at the rooftop bar on Thursday and Saturday nights, according to editorial reports.
Seasonal outdoor pool on the rooftop with sun loungers and views over the Eixample district. Exclusively for hotel guests — non-guests cannot access the pool area even if dining at La Terraza.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Business corner with 2 Mac computers and printing service.
Modular meeting rooms including Sala Vedruna, Sala Garden, and Sala Museo (with pre-Columbian art collection). Equipped with 75 and 80-inch LED screens. Flexible spaces for cocktails and events.
Small dogs welcome. The Stay & Dog package includes a luxury kit with personal bed, food and water bowls, and toys/treats from Trixie.
Seasonal outdoor pool on the rooftop terrace. Hotel guests only.
Dedicated Guest Relations & Concierge team available 24 hours. Can assist with special requests, excursions, and restaurant bookings.
The hotel holds both Biosphere Certified and EarthCheck Silver Certified sustainability certifications.
Public parking available on-site at €35.20 per day. No reservation needed. Includes EV charging points.
Electric vehicle charging station available in the hotel parking.
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