Serras Barcelona stands at Passeig de Colom 9, facing the harbour at Port Vell, and it is listed as a five-star property with a luxury label. The booking listing places Port de Barcelona and Port Vell about a minute away on foot, Maremagnum and La Rambla about six minutes, Barcelona Cathedral about eight minutes and Barceloneta station about seven, with the Plaça de Catalunya and the Boqueria market within fifteen minutes. The airport is about sixteen minutes away by car. The hotel's strengths are views and water: an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a swim-up bar, described in the overview as a rooftop pool, and a rooftop restaurant with panoramic harbour views, which serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner under the name Informal. Other amenities include a gym, a terrace, a hair salon, free wifi, air conditioning and pet-friendly policies. There is no spa listed. Guests rate it 9.8, described as exceptional, from 711 reviews, one of the highest scores among Barcelona's luxury hotels.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and travellers who want a hotel with a view of the water and a walk to the old town. The Gothic Quarter, the cathedral and El Born are close, the beach at Barceloneta is within reach and the port gives you a pleasant evening promenade.
It is a good choice for visitors who like to combine city sightseeing with a swim and a drink with a view. It is less suitable for those who want a spa, since none is listed, or for travellers who prefer the quieter streets of the Eixample.
Staying well
The rooftop pool and restaurant are the reasons to come, so ask for a room with a harbour view when you book, and reserve a table at the rooftop restaurant for sunset in the warmer months. The booking page shows five room types, from Superior to Suite, with a Junior Suite Marina among them, so choose a higher type if you want a view and more space.
Optional extras such as full breakfast, valet parking and an airport shuttle carry a surcharge. Because the hotel is pet-friendly, you may meet dogs in the public areas.
Value
Rates are in the luxury range and move with the season, and tourist tax is added per person per night. The value case is the location by the water and the rooftop experience, reflected in a guest score that is hard to beat. Compare it with the Mandarin Oriental, the W and other luxury options in this guide, and check the cancellation terms before you book. For a trip that includes time on the waterfront and the old town, this is a harbour-front base with real character.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Rooftop restaurant with harbour views
- ✓Gym
- ✓Terrace
- ✓One minute from Port Vell
- ✓Pet friendly
- ✓Free wifi and air conditioning
- ✓Eight minutes to the cathedral
Good questions
Where is Serras Barcelona?+
At Passeig de Colom 9, beside Port Vell. The booking page gives about six minutes' walk to La Rambla and eight to Barcelona Cathedral.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a swim-up bar, described as a rooftop pool, plus a rooftop restaurant with harbour views.
Is there a spa?+
No spa is listed for this property. It does have a gym, a terrace and a hair salon.
