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View of a rooftop area at The Serras featuring wooden decking, a swimming pool, a small tree and black lounge chairs. There is a view of nearby buildings and boats under a blue sky

(Image credit: PHOTOGRAPHY: Ciro Frank Schiappa, The Serras)

last updated 10 October 2022

Located in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, with views of the swish new Marina Port Vell, The Serras hotel neatly sums up the city’s breezy attitude. Housed in a 19th century building by celebrated Spanish architect Francesc Daniel Molina, the structure – which now has a restored façade – is locally noted for being the site of Pablo Picasso’s first studio in 1896. Inside, contemporary additions abound; the in-house tapas restaurant, Informal, led by Michelin-starred Catalan chef Marc Gascons serves Mediterranean classics, while a rooftop terrace pulls in both locals and guests, thanks to a slick lounge area and infinity pool. Suitably bound together by designer Eva Martinez, a smooth mix of linen fabrics, rustic iron and wood create a light and airy atmosphere, while monochrome guestrooms equate the calmness of public spaces, each commanded by oversized headboards fashioned from hydraulic tiles, panelled walls, ash wood flooring and freestanding baths.

Alternative view of a rooftop area at The Serras featuring wooden decking, a small tree, black chairs, wooden seating with cushions, dark coloured dining tables with tableware and a view of nearby buildings and boats

Interior view of the reception and seating area at The Serras featuring white walls and two white desks with a computer, lamp and two yellow chairs in front of each one There are also blue chairs, wood flooring, geometric partitions, light coloured curtains, a grey light fixture and a square black column

Alternative view of the reception and seating area at The Serras featuring white walls, wood flooring and two white desks. There are also yellow and blue sofas and armchairs, round tables, two square black columns, an upper level with a black balustrade, green plants, geometric partitions, light coloured curtains and a grey light fixture

View of a rooftop dining area at The Serras featuring wooden decking, round dark wood tables with tableware, black chairs, green plants, a bar and a view of nearby buildings

Interior view of a room at The Serras featuring wood flooring and white walls with a section behind the bed that has a black and white diamond pattern. The bed has black and white pillows and linen and there is a black grid style window above the bed. There is also a round wooden and black side table with a lamp and a partial view of another room

A wider view of a room at The Serras featuring wood flooring and white walls with a section behind the bed that has a black and white diamond pattern. The bed has black and white pillows and linen and there is a black grid style window above the bed. There is also a round wooden and black side table with a lamp and a partial view of another room

Interior view of the sleeping and bathroom areas in a room at The Serras featuring wood flooring and white walls. Behind the bed there is a section with a black and white pattern, the bed has black and white pillows and linen and there is a round side table with a clear vase and flowers beside it. In the bathroom area there are spotlights, a large wall mirror, a smaller round mirror suspended from the ceiling, two sinks, a tissue box, toiletries and white rolled towels

Interior view of a bathroom at The Serras featuring white walls with a rectangular panel style design, a tall window, dark curtains, a round black side table, a black and white freestanding bath, wood flooring and black and white patterned floor tiles under the bath

ADDRESS

9 Passeig de Colom
08002 Barcelona
Spain

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