Barcelona's Casa Sagnier opens as five-star boutique hotel
In Barcelona, Casa Sagnier, a townhouse designed by Enric Sagnier in the 19th century, has been transformed into a luxurious five-star boutique hotel. Originally constructed in 1892 as Casa Dolors Vidal de Sagnier, it underwent its first hotel renovation in 2008 and was further updated in April 2022. The hotel now boasts 51 rooms, including six suites, along with the Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar, Cafè de l’Arquitecte. The renovation was spearheaded by architect Federico Turull, with input from interior designers Núria Pérez-Sala, Estrella Salietti, Laura Torroba, and Studio Elefante. The Pérez-Sala family owns the hotel, which seeks to replicate the hospitality model of their Primero Primera hotel while showcasing Sagnier's eclectic Gothic style.
Key facts
- Casa Sagnier is a five-star boutique hotel in Barcelona, opened in April 2022.
- The building was originally built in 1892 as Casa Dolors Vidal de Sagnier for architect Enric Sagnier's wife.
- The hotel has 51 rooms, including six suites, and a restaurant/cocktail bar called Cafè de l’Arquitecte.
- Architect Federico Turull of TurullSørensen architects led the restoration.
- Interior designers Núria Pérez-Sala, Estrella Salietti, Laura Torroba, and Studio Elefante contributed to the design.
- Enric Sagnier designed over 380 buildings in Barcelona, making him the city's most prolific architect.
- Sagnier's most representative work is the Church of the Sacred Heart on Mount Tibidabo, completed in 1961.
- The hotel is owned by the Pérez-Sala family, who also own the Primero Primera hotel in Barcelona.
Entities
Artists
- Enric Sagnier
- Federico Turull
- Núria Pérez-Sala
- Estrella Salietti
- Laura Torroba
- Eva Balart
- Juan Carballido
Institutions
- TurullSørensen architects
- Studio Elefante
- Primero Primera
- Artribune
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Rambla de Catalunya
- Mount Tibidabo