The Barcelona EDITION | Spain
Ian Schrager’s Signature Luxury Meets Catalan Creativity
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A striking transformation by Carlos Ferrater Studio and Lázaro Rosa-Violán that blends EDITION’s understated luxury with Barcelona’s architectural heritage.
● Beautifully curated interiors featuring works by Catalan artists alongside iconic designs by Dalí, Gaudí, Eric Schmitt, and Christian Liaigre.
● One of Barcelona’s most compelling social destinations, from the rooftop terrace to the intimate Punch Room below ground.
An EDITION for Barcelona
Some hotel brands adapt to a city. The Barcelona EDITION feels as though it belongs there from the very beginning. Standing beside the colourful Santa Caterina Market in El Born, the former office building has been transformed into a contemporary landmark by Carlos Ferrater Studio. Its sculptural glass façade reflects the surrounding Gothic architecture while establishing a distinctly modern identity within one of Barcelona’s oldest neighbourhoods. Past and present remain in constant dialogue. Exactly as they should.
Schrager Through a Catalan Lens
Creative direction by Ian Schrager meets the unmistakable touch of Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán. The soaring double-height lobby balances contemporary elegance with carefully chosen references to Catalan culture. Furniture by Christian Liaigre and Eric Schmitt sits alongside works inspired by Dalí and Gaudí, while photography by celebrated Catalan artists connects the interiors to the creative history of the city. Warm walnut, leather, marble, brass, and softly textured materials give the hotel an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and quietly residential. Nothing feels overly designed. Everything feels carefully edited.
Rooms with Quiet Confidence
The guestrooms express the restrained luxury that has become synonymous with EDITION Hotels. Walnut panelling, leather headboards, herringbone oak floors, marble bathrooms, and custom Le Labo amenities create interiors that are calm, tactile, and timeless. Larger suites frame exceptional views across Santa Caterina Market through the building’s distinctive projecting windows, transforming the city itself into part of the interior design. Luxury here whispers. It never needs to shout.
Where Barcelona Comes to Socialise
The public spaces are every bit as compelling as the guestrooms. Bar Veraz has become a destination for both locals and visitors, where chef Sebastián Mazzola celebrates seasonal Catalan ingredients with contemporary Mediterranean cooking. Above, The Roof offers panoramic views across the Gothic Quarter towards the Mediterranean, combining cocktails, music, and lush planting in one of the city’s most desirable rooftop settings. Descending the dramatic marble and timber spiral staircase reveals the Punch Room, a richly layered cocktail lounge inspired by private nineteenth-century clubs, where velvet, leather, candlelight, and signature punches create an atmosphere that feels wonderfully removed from the city outside. Every space offers a different mood. Yet they all belong to the same story.
At the Heart of El Born
Located beside Santa Caterina Market, the hotel places guests within walking distance of the Gothic Quarter, the Picasso Museum, independent galleries, cafés, and some of Barcelona’s most vibrant streets. It occupies one of the city’s most creative neighbourhoods while remaining surprisingly calm behind its contemporary façade.
Why It Works
The Barcelona EDITION succeeds because it embraces Barcelona’s creative identity rather than simply borrowing from it. Schrager’s refined hospitality, Rosa-Violán’s sophisticated interiors, and Ferrater’s contemporary architecture create a hotel that feels effortlessly international yet unmistakably Catalan. Stylish without excess, theatrical without spectacle, it captures the city at its most confident.
