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Marriott International has opened its second hotel in Barcelona, Spain dubbed Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, which is designed by Jean Nouvel and Ribas & Ribas.

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Located in Plaza Europa, the 357-room Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel is unique for its bold design and architecture. The design comprises two 110 metre towers joined at the top by a panoramic restaurant and terrace vantage point. A vertical garden has been created around the sleek, monochrome façade, which features 300 palm trees and natural vegetation originating from five continents, providing a natural oasis in the urban landscape.

The 27-floor Renaissance Barcelona Fira features a rooftop pool, an interior swimming pool, a gym and a solarium. The guestrooms are light and airy with leaf-shaped lighting and modern amenities. An entire floor has been dedicated to a meeting and event space, offering 1200 square feet across 11 flexible rooms with state-of-the-art technology.

There are three restaurants and bars including the panoramic Palmer restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine amidst the vertical garden; El Cel, a rooftop bar; and Oasis lobby bar, a place for drinks and snacks. It also offers views of Catalonia’s capital.

Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel has been opened under a franchise agreement with Hoteles Catalonia.