Moxy Celebrates Entry Into Spain With Opening in Barcelona
Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, brings its boundary-breaking experience to the Catalonia capital of Spain. The highly anticipated opening of Moxy Barcelona marks Moxy Hotels' entry into Spain, welcoming fun-hunting guests to the vibrant Sants neighborhood, an ideal base for exploring the bustling city and beyond.
"As we celebrate Moxy Hotels' 10th anniversary this year, we are excited to announce the opening of Moxy Barcelona, a pivotal development in our strategic expansion across Europe," said Brian Jaymont, Global Brand Leader for Moxy Hotels. "With its cutting-edge architecture, flourishing culinary landscape, and vibrant cultural heritage, Barcelona is perfectly positioned as a year-round destination perfect for the spirited Moxy brand. We look forward to inviting guests to engage with the lively experience that Moxy Hotels uniquely offers."
Inspired by Barcelona's festival atmosphere, the hotel seamlessly incorporates elements reminiscent of internationally renowned artists such as surrealist painters Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró and modernist architect Antoni Gaudí. The design blends traditional Catalan trencadís ceramic mosaics with Moxy's industrial-chic design, creating a colorful, contemporary environment that radiates a strong sense of place. The fun begins as soon as guests step through the doors and head straight to Bar Moxy, the hotel's beating heart and center of activity. Guests can enjoy a complimentary tea-infused floral ‘Fouxy Moxy' mocktail at the Bar while a crew member checks them in.
Adjacent to the Moxy Bar is the Welcome Zone and Moxy Lounge, a social hub adorned with illuminated signs and local map illustrations, poised to become the city's new social hotspot for guests and locals to play or socialize over drinks, light dishes, and tasty tapas. Digital nomads can take advantage of the Library and Plug-in, a stylish coworking space where they can switch on and hatch new ideas, or sit back and chill with friends or fellow guests.
Moxy Barcelona opens with 414 bright, sleek guestrooms in a smart layout offering a perfect balance of comfort and functionality. Each guestroom features keyless entry, plush bedding, walk-in showers, and 55-inch HD Smart TVs, in addition to modular furniture and smart features like motion-activated LED lights and peg walls that offer the flexibility to adapt the room to the unique needs of each guest. Every guestroom features a mural by local artist Sira Lobo, depicting a different Barcelona neighborhood, such as Sants, El Raval, La Barceloneta, El Borne, and include and a private balcony, immersing guests in the metropolitan energy from a secluded vantage point.
The crowning jewel of Moxy Barcelona will be its rooftop space on the tenth floor, offering a spectacular pool and chill-out area with sweeping views of the city. The adjacent rooftop Restaurant and Bar, slated to open in early 2025, will be the vision of Grup Confitería, a Barcelona-born hospitality group renowned for creating unique, immersive cocktail spaces in revitalized iconic establishments. The founders of the iconic Paradiso bar in Barcelona will make their mark by creating three unique experiences: a Mediterranean restaurant, a chic cocktail bar, and an Instagrammable chill-out area inspired by vibrant New Memphis style. From day to night, the Rooftop Restaurant & Bar will serve as the ultimate gathering spot for cosmopolitan locals and travelers, offering locally inspired small plates dining concept. For guests seeking convenience without sacrificing flavor, Moxy Pick-Ups offers 24/7 grab-and-go snacks and drinks on the third floor.
Active travelers can re-energize at the hotel's 24/7 fitness center decked out with a full range of equipment including signature racing bikes. In addition, Moxy Barcelona offers flexible event spaces offering playful design and state-of-the-art technologies.
Located in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Sants, the hotel is a stone's throw away from Sants metro station, connecting guests with the city's most iconic attractions, such as La Rambla and Basílica de la Sagrada Familia within 10 minutes. Football fans can reach The FC Barcelona Stadium on an easy metro ride within 20 minutes. For those keen to explore beyond Barcelona, the High-Speed train station offers access to other sought-after destinations in Spain, such as Madrid, Sevilla, Malaga and Valencia.
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