Few cities in the Mediterranean can compare with Barcelona in terms of the dynamism and creativity within its hospitality sector. Against this diverse and world-class backdrop of gastronomic restaurants and fine hotels comes the city?s latest opening, OD Barcelona Hotel, writes Andrew Forbes.

Location
Found in the upscale Eixample district of the city, and just three blocks (a few hundred metres) from the Barcelona?s super-chic Passeig de Gràcia avenue, OD Barcelona boasts a pretty fine location. It?s possible to walk to many of the city?s sights, as well as easily access the bus and metro network to explore. Chic shopping, fine-dining and notable bars are all on the doorstep.
Transfer from the airport by taxi is a little over half an hour. The Hotel
This is the first OD property on the mainland peninsula for this Balearic brand; sister hotels in Ibiza and Mallorca have already set the OD tone of fresh design, inclusive luxury and relaxed chic hospitality.
OD Barcelona is the group?s 5-star property, yet offers understated style, created by architects Rahola-Vidal, with interiors by Mayte Matutes. It?s smart, chic and on-trend but not at all pretentious. The vibe is open, relaxed, fun.
This new building is unashamedly contemporary, yet its clean, striking exterior lines and the earthy tones of the stone cladding harmonises well with the surrounding neighbourhood. Overtime the building will also evolve as architectural ?green? walls become covered in natural flowering clim...