museums that you can clearly tell were painted from here. It is very emotional for me to see that,” he says.
contemporary designer furniture and lighting – it’s a masterful blend of New York boldness with a dash of Catalan chic.
Located on Passeig Colom, close to the sea, the famous La Rambla promenade, and a short stroll from the luxury shopping on Passeig de Gràcia, the Serras is in a peerless position in the city. The building itself was designed by the notable 19th-century architect Francesc Daniel Molina, who also designed the spectacular Plaça Reial, or Royal Plaza. Just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and the rows of bobbing yacht masts in the marina, the lobby of the Serras is stunning. Floor to ceiling plate glass windows, split level floor, striking and
Many designers were interviewed for the privilege of creating the interior, and the task went to Eva Martinez, who has a reputation for well-executed works for restaurants in Ibiza and Barcelona. The hotel is expertly managed by the charming husband and wife team Antonio Bignone and Ona Matas, who diffuse any stuffy formality with their genuine warmness and natural, open manner. Antonio was formerly of the Bulgari in London and Ona was a senior member of staff at the Ritz and the Mandarin Oriental in the UK capital –
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