Sleek restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine
Bright, contemporary rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Bar/cafe with modern, stylish setting
Outdoor seating area in lovely Japanese garden
Walking distance to the Centre de Convencions Internacional
No coffeemakers in rooms
A bit far from main attractions of the city
Fee for parking
Some complaints of thin walls
The Vincci Maritimo Barcelona is an upper-middle-range chain hotel with 144 rooms near the Diagonal Mar shopping center and Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona. The hotel has a clean, contemporary look with water-themed elements. There is a sleek restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine and a stylish cafe/bar. The hotel is a 10-minute walk to the beach and 35 minutes away from the city center via public transportation. Guests may also want to consider the similarly priced Silken Diagonal Barcelona which is farther from the beach, but has a rooftop terrace and pool.
Scene
Modern, clean lines throughout the lobby, restaurant, and bar/cafe
The hotel has a contemporary, airy feel to it, with a design that takes advantage of natural lighting. Several stories of glass windows make up the face of Vincci Maritimo Barcelona and shed light on upper-level hallways. The bar/cafe has modern seating with low chairs and white cube-shaped tables on wheels that match the cube lights hanging over the bar. A windowed wall in the cafe looks out onto the Japanese garden and umbrella-covered tables outside. The chic, minimalist vibe carries over to the Jardí** **de Mar restaurant, which features a big glass wall and long wooden benches.
Location
Near Selva de Mar Metro Station and Diagonal Mar Shopping Center
The Vincci Maritimo Barcelona hotel is in a residential area convenient for business travelers near the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona. Also nearby is Diagonal Mar shopping center with fast-food restaurants and a movie theater. The Selva de Mar station is less than a five-minute walk away, making the commute to the city center a 35-minute trip. The beach is also within walking distance.
Rooms
Sleek rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Rooms are modern, with dark wood furnishings and wall panels livened up by blue accents and large photos of the ocean. All rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom is particularly chic, with a frosted glass door and a clean, simple look. It features a phone, shower/tub combo with a rainfall showerhead, and welcome amenities that include items such as combs, Q-Tips, and shower caps. There is a minibar in the rooms and a variety of pizza options are available on the room service menu.
Features
Mediterranean restaurant, bar/cafe, and outdoor seating in Japanese garden
The Vincci Maritimo Barcelona has a lovely Mediterranean restaurant with a sleek look. There is also a bar/cafe with plenty of seating inside and outside in the Japanese garden. Three light-filled meeting rooms are available for business groups, and parking is offered for a fee. A breakfast buffet including fruits, cold meats, and cheeses is served in the restaurant at an extra cost.