SLS Barcelona, Spain
A Playful Waterfront Resort Where Contemporary Design Takes Centre Stage
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A striking collaboration between b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, Rockwell Group, AvroKO, and AIME Studios.
● Bold interiors that embrace theatrical design while maintaining genuine comfort and sophistication.
● A vibrant waterfront destination combining rooftop pools, inventive dining, and sweeping Mediterranean views.
Barcelona’s New Waterfront Landmark
SLS Barcelona introduces a different kind of luxury to the city’s coastline. Located at Port Fòrum, the brand’s first European hotel is conceived as an urban resort rather than a conventional city hotel. Its sculptural ceramic façade overlooks the marina, while expansive terraces, outdoor pools, and generous public spaces blur the boundary between architecture and the Mediterranean landscape. The setting feels open. The atmosphere unmistakably energetic.
Designed to Surprise
From the moment guests arrive, SLS embraces a playful sense of spectacle. An illuminated entrance tunnel sets the tone before giving way to interiors layered with mirrored surfaces, rich materials, sculptural lighting, and unexpected artistic details. Designed by Rockwell Group, AvroKO, and AIME Studios, the hotel balances glamour with humour, introducing curved forms, bold colours, polished marble, warm timber, brass accents, and carefully choreographed lighting throughout the public spaces. Nothing feels predictable. Everything feels intentionally expressive.
Rooms with Personality
All 471 guestrooms and suites feature private balconies or terraces, many overlooking the marina and the Mediterranean Sea. The interiors continue the hotel’s confident design language through textured materials, reflective finishes, contemporary artwork, and custom furnishings that feel youthful without becoming fashionable for fashion’s sake. Signature suites expand the experience with generous outdoor living spaces, while the residential-style apartments offer kitchens and dining areas for longer stays. Luxury here feels relaxed. Never formal.
A Destination Beyond the Guestroom
Food, cocktails, and social spaces are central to the experience. Mediterranean flavours take centre stage at Lora, while L’Anxova Divina reinterprets Barcelona’s tapas culture with views across the waterfront. Kyara introduces an imaginative cocktail programme where fragrance and mixology intersect, and Cosmico transforms the rooftop into one of the city’s newest destinations for sunset drinks and late evenings above the marina. Three outdoor pools, including two rooftop infinity pools, encourage guests to linger throughout the day, while the wellness centre and spa provide quieter moments away from the energy of the public spaces. The hotel never feels static. There is always another space to discover.
Barcelona from a Different Perspective
Situated beside Port Fòrum and close to the beaches and Parc del Fòrum, SLS Barcelona offers an alternative gateway to the city. Excellent tram connections place the historic centre within easy reach, while the marina setting creates a calmer rhythm than the busier districts closer to the Gothic Quarter.
Why It Works
SLS Barcelona succeeds because it fully embraces its own personality. Rather than imitating Barcelona’s historic grandeur, it celebrates the city’s contemporary, cosmopolitan side through bold architecture, confident interiors, vibrant social spaces, and a genuine connection to the Mediterranean waterfront. It is playful without becoming superficial, luxurious without taking itself too seriously.
