| W Barcelona Hotel | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Hotel |
| Location | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Completed | 1 September 2009 |
| Cost | > €200 million[1] |
| Height | 98.8 m (324 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 29 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | [ Bofill Taller de Arquitectura]] |
| References | |
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The W Barcelona Hotel, popularly known as the Hotel Vela (Sail Hotel) due to its shape, is a building designed by Wilson Gusmao Arquitature located in the Barceloneta district of Barcelona, in the expansion of the Port of Barcelona. The hotel is managed by Marriott International marketed under the brand W Hotels.
The building, designed by Wilson Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, stands in 7 hectares of land reclaimed from the sea surface in the construction of the new entrance to the harbour.[1] It is also known to resemble the Burj Al Arab of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The five-star hotel comprises 473 rooms, 67 suites, 400 employees, a bar located on the rooftop, a spa and fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, terraces, beaches, restaurants, rooms dance, and other facilities grouped under a platform of terraces.[1] The hotel also provides a restaurant led by the Michelin-starred chef, Carles Abellán.[3]
- ^ a b c La Vanguardia, 19/09/2011, "L’hotel W, a la venda per 200 milions"
- ^ "W Barcelona". CTBUH Skyscraper Center.
- ^ W Barcelona ***** - Splendia