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Hotel Brummell
A 20-room boutique hotel in Poble Sec at the foot of Montjuïc, with a small pool and sauna and a relaxed, design-led style.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Poble Sec, Barcelona, Spain
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- hotelbrummell.brummellprojects.com
Good to know
- Pool
- Sauna
- 20 rooms
Why we recommend it
Brummell is a small boutique hotel with just 20 rooms, set on Carrer Nou de la Rambla in Poble Sec, a lived-in neighbourhood at the foot of Montjuïc. It is around a 15-minute walk from the old town, and the hill's museums, gardens and viewpoints are on the doorstep, so it offers a more local experience than the hotels on La Rambla.
The hotel has a creative, laid-back feel, with simple, design-led rooms that range from standard doubles to a Penthouse at the top of the building. There is a small pool on a terrace and a sauna for unwinding after a day on foot. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly rather than formal, and the hotel attracts guests who prefer independent places to big brands.
Booking directly through the website brings perks, including a discount on the online rate, a discount at the Brummell shop, a free tote bag and a free half-day city bike, which is a good way to explore the nearby waterfront. Because the hotel is small, it fills up quickly in high season, so book ahead. Contact details and directions are on the hotel's website.
Brummell suits couples, solo travellers and creative types who enjoy a neighbourhood setting. It is mid-priced and good value for the quality of the design. It is less suited to travellers who want the full facilities of a larger hotel, such as a big restaurant or room service around the clock. Poble Sec is a residential area, so evenings are relatively calm, though the bars of Carrer de Blai and the theatres of Avinguda del Paral·lel are close for a night out.
The nearest metro station is Poble Sec on line L3, a few minutes' walk away, and Paral·lel on lines L2 and L3 is also close, with the funicular up Montjuïc to the Fundació Joan Miró. The pintxos bars of Carrer de Blai are around the corner, and Quimet & Quimet and Xemei are within walking distance. Walking downhill along Carrer Nou de la Rambla leads to El Raval and La Rambla, past the Palau Güell, while the gardens and museums of Montjuïc, including the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, are uphill.
Hotel Brummell FAQs
How many rooms does Hotel Brummell have?
20.
Is it far from the centre?
It is about a 15-minute walk from the old town, in Poble Sec.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, a small pool, plus a sauna.
What do you get for booking direct?
A discount on the online rate, a free half-day city bike, a free tote bag and a discount at the Brummell shop.
Is it good for families?
It is best suited to couples and solo travellers; check room options with the hotel if travelling with children.
Which metro station is nearest?
Poble Sec, on line L3.
What is nearby?
Carrer de Blai, Quimet & Quimet, Xemei and the Montjuïc funicular.
Is the area lively at night?
Poble Sec is residential and relatively calm, but Carrer de Blai and the Paral·lel theatres are close.