El Marbre

In the Eixample district, eight minutes from Plaça de Catalunya, this flat offers an opulent stay in the city centre. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted by style and sophistication – pristine tiled floors, a solid marble staircase, grand mahogany doors – and we’re only in the entrance hall of the building. Inside your home, a lavish theme continues. The furnishings are high-quality, modern pieces, and the colour scheme of the decor is rich and regal. We particularly love the deep crimson tiled bathroom and dark green feature walls. Pick up an art book from the shelf and have a flick through as you catch some rays on the balconette. From up here, the Urquinaona metro stop is so close you can almost see it – just one minute away, hop on to be whisked around the entire city. But there’s plenty to do on foot. See Gaudí’s masterpieces Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, a fifteen and twenty-minute walk respectively, on the elegant broadway of Passeig de Gràcia. You can hit some designer shops en route, before winding back to your locale for tapas and a glass of Spanish wine.

Home truths:
*In the second bedroom, the double bed can also be arranged as two single beds – ask your host in advance.
*The lead guest must be at least twenty-five years old to book this home.
*Guests are kindly asked to respect quiet hours after 9pm, as this is a peaceful, residential block.
*There is a washing machine in this home, but no tumble dryer – a drying rack is provided instead.
*We think some areas of this home could do with a refresh. In particular, the bathroom tiles look a little tired.
*It's worth noting that the towels here aren't particularly plush.
*You won't find a manual for this home, but your host should be on hand if you have any issues.