Bright, spacious, modern rooms
A few hundred meters from the beach
Five-minute walk to the metro
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rooftop pool and terrace
Restaurant and bar
Room service
15-minute walk from the Forum and Diagonal Mar shopping center
Small business center
Charge for early check-in
Long walk from most Barcelona attractions
Area can be a bit deserted at night
The 75-room Attica 21 Barcelona Mar is a modern, mid-range chain hotel near the beach in the Diagonal Mar district of Barcelona. Rooms are bright and boxy, with flat-screen TVs, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi. The lobby incorporates a darker color scheme but channels the same contemporary, geometric style all the way through the lobby bar and restaurant. There is a rooftop pool and sundeck with some nice views of city, though you cannot see the beach from the hotel.
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Scene
A contemporary hotel with geometric design and a pleasant rooftop deck and pool
The Attica 21 Barcelona Mar has a smooth, contemporary vibe. The lobby is decorated in gray tones, with off-white chairs and and accent pieces. The furniture is boxy -- chairs and couches carve sharp rectangles into the space, but are well-cushioned and comfortable, despite the austere frames. Square panels hanging from the ceiling create halos of light that warm the space. The rooftop pool and sundeck are even more pleasant, the deck lined with loungers; a few steps down, there's another sundeck with tables and chairs where one can sip a cocktail and watch the sunset, although there's no rooftop bar. The pool isn't deep, it's better for a refreshing dip than laps. The Attica 21's building is not too tall and you cannot see the sea, but it gives a nice view of the neighborhood, including the newly restored historic brick water tower and gazebo next door. The hotel primarily attracts tourists and business travelers attending conferences at the nearby Forum.
Location
Near the beach and the convention center, but not many tourist attractions
The Attica 21 Barcelona Mar is located in the Diagonal Mar district of Barcelona, about 300 meters from the beach. It's also a short walk to the beautiful Parc de Diagonal, but to get to most of the city's attractions, you'll have to take the metro. Its a 10-to 15-minute walk to the Forum, where you'll find the CCIB, the city's convention center; the hotel's location is convenient for business travelers, too. As the area isn't especially crowded with tourists, the neighborhood can be a bit empty at night, but its not deserted -- there are plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. The hotel can arrange rental cars and there's limited parking on site.
Rooms
Spacious and bright, with chain-style furnishings
The rooms at the Attica are fairly spacious, and manage to be both warm and boxy, if a bit bland and chain-inspired in style. Like the common areas, the rooms channel a geometric aesthetic, where cabinets and desks are built into the walls and the reading chair is small and angular. The bathrooms are the least compelling area of the rooms, but they are sizable and include full tubs with shower heads and signature bath products. There is little difference between lower- and higher-tier rooms, although the Family Rooms have two bedrooms and bathrooms, which might be useful to larger groups. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars; some also have iPod docks.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, rooftop pool with sundeck, restaurant and lobby bar, business center
The Attica 21 Barcelona Mar provides free El Pais newspapers and has a business center. In the lobby, there is small restaurant and bar that has reasonably priced, casual fare, and room service is available as well. The pool and sundeck are a pleasant spot for a quick dip and bask in the warm Barcelona sun.
