ALMANAC HOTELS TO DEBUT WITH ALMANAC BARCELONA IN SUMMER 2017
The first luxury hotel to launch in the summer of 2017 in Barcelona will be Almanac Barcelona (92 rooms and suites), ideally located on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 619-621. A stylish restaurant and bar along with a panoramic rooftop terrace, pool and lounge is sure to make this a standout.
Almanac Hotels is destined to be a new luxury hospitality tastemaker recognized for developing iconic hotels in landmark locations that are rooted in rich histories. All of the properties are architecturally significant and located in the heart of each city where the cultural junction meets the urban landscape. This dynamic brand is inspired by locals yet determined to entice the wanderlust of travelers everywhere.
The Almanac Group wholly owns and operates each and every property in the current portfolio allowing them the freedom to develop and create visionary projects that are entirely bespoke in nature. The commonality in each hotel is the delivery of exemplary luxury hospitality services – maintaining the highest standards across the entire brand – while respecting the individuality of each hotel and every guest.
As a brand, Almanac Hotels understands and strives to enhance the elements of travel that make up your personal journey. Those components are comprised of Scent, Taste, Light, and Touch. When all of those things come together in an exciting way your heart may skip a Beat or it may beat faster – in either case you will know that we got it right. Awaken your senses to a new kind of hospitality experience and unlock the essence of Almanac Hotels.
Almanac Barcelona is located in a prime location, just steps from Paseo de Gracia, where guests can find stylish shopping, fine dining and trendy bars.
The interior design comes from Jaime Beriestain, an award-winning firm (that incidentally has a concept store and restaurant only some 10 minutes away) and consists of a wealth of textures and different materials that blends grey, beige and gold tones with accents of oak and walnut. The pool and sun lounge on the roof will remain exclusive to hotel residents and serve as the perfect place to relax and enjoy light bites. The captivating panoramic rooftop bar, interior lounge and terrace, open to all, will serve an inventive cocktail menu to transport your taste buds on a journey around the globe.
Almanac Vienna
Followed by Almanac Vienna, the culturally rich hotel (122 rooms) is located on the Ringstrasse, which is arguably the most beautiful boulevard in the world. Currently undergoing a complete renovation, the hotel will open with a sophisticated spa, business and conference center in early 2019.
Almanac Prague
Further afield, the collection will include the new ultra-luxury Almanac Prague (204 rooms including 63 suites) sitting on the banks of the Vltava River in the city center.
Almanac Esplanade Zagreb
Underscoring the iconic nature of the group’s properties, the Almanac Esplanade Zagreb, in Croatia’s vibrant capital, is a hotel with legendary status, built in 1925 to originally accommodate passengers from the Orient Express Train. In Budapest, the collection will include the Almanac Tüköry (152 rooms) in the popular downtown section of the city.
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