Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, brings its boundary-breaking experience to the Catalonia capital of Spain. The highly anticipated opening of Moxy Barcelona marks Moxy Hotels’ entry into Spain, welcoming fun-hunting guests to the vibrant Sants neighbourhood, an ideal base for exploring the bustling city and beyond.

“As we celebrate Moxy Hotels’ 10^th anniversary in 2024, we are excited to mark the arrival of Moxy Barcelona, a significant milestone in our growth across Europe,” said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President, Premium & Select Brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, “Barcelona, with its avant-garde architecture, thriving culinary scene and rich cultural heritage, is the perfect year-round destination for a spirited brand like Moxy. We look forward to welcoming guests to experience Moxy’s playful, young-at-heart hotel experience”.

Inspired by Barcelona's festival atmosphere, the hotel seamlessly incorporates elements reminiscent of internationally renowned artists such as surrealist painters Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró and modernist architect Antoni Gaudí. The design blends traditional Catalan trencadís ceramic mosaics with Moxy’s industrial chic design, creating a colourful, contemporary environment that radiates a strong sense of place. The fun begins as soon as guests step through the doors and head straight to Bar Moxy, the hotel’s beating heart and centre of activity.  Guests can enjoy a complimentary tea-infused floral ‘Fouxy Moxy’ mocktail at the Bar while a crew member checks them in. 

Adjacent to the Moxy Bar is the Welcome Zone and Moxy Lounge, a social hub adorned with illuminated signs and local map illustrations, poised to become the city’s new social hotspot for guests and locals to play or socialise over drinks, light dishes and tasty tapas. Digital nomads can take advantage of the Library and Plug-in, a stylish coworking space where they can switch on and hatch new ideas, or sit back and chill with friends or fellow guests.

Moxy Barcelona opens with 414 bright, sleek guestrooms in a smart layout offering a perfect balance of comfort and functionality. Each guestroom features keyless entry, plush bedding, walk-in showers, and 55-inch HD Smart TVs, in addition to modular furniture and smart features like motion-activated LED lights and peg walls that offer the flexibility to adapt the room to the unique needs of each guest. Every guestroom features a mural by local artist Sira Lobo, depicting a different Barcelona neighbourhood, such as Sants, El Raval, La Barceloneta, El Borne, and include and a private balcony, immersing guests in the metropolitan energy from a secluded vantage point.

The crowning jewel of Moxy Barcelona will be its rooftop space on the tenth floor, offering a spectacular pool and chill-out area with sweeping views of the city. The adjacent rooftop Restaurant and Bar, slated to open in early 2025, will be the vision of Grup Confitería, a Barcelona-born hospitality group renowned for creating unique, immersive cocktail spaces in revitalised iconic establishments. The founders of the iconic Paradiso bar in Barcelona will make their mark by creating three unique experiences: a Mediterranean restaurant, a chic cocktail bar and an Instagrammable chill-out area inspired by vibrant New Memphis style. From day to night, the Rooftop Restaurant & Bar will serve as the ultimate gathering spot for cosmopolitan locals and travellers, offering locally inspired small plates dining concept. For guests seeking convenience without sacrificing flavour, Moxy Pick-Ups offers 24/7 grab-and-go snacks and drinks on the third floor.

Active travellers can re-energise at the hotel’s 24/7 fitness centre decked out with a full range of equipment including signature racing bikes. In addition, Moxy Barcelona offers flexible event spaces offering playful design and state-of-the-art technologies.

Located in the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Sants, the hotel is a stone’s throw away from Sants metro station, connecting guests with the city’s most iconic attractions, such as La Rambla and Basílica de la Sagrada Familia within 10 minutes. Football fans can reach The FC Barcelona Stadium on an easy metro ride within 20 minutes. For those keen to explore beyond Barcelona, the High-Speed train station offers access to other sought-after destinations in Spain, such as Madrid, Sevilla, Malaga and Valencia.

To book or for further information visit www.marriott.com/bcnox

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About Moxy Hotels®

Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With over 135 properties open in over 25 countries and territories, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visit www.moxyhotels.com and join the fun #atthemoxy on TikTok and Instagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

About Selenta Group

Since its foundation in 1970, Selenta Group's main objective has been to exceed the expectations of its clients, through the constant search for excellence in all its divisions: Hotels & Resorts, Catering, Facility Services and Partnerships. As of October 2021, Selenta Group is part of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd, one of the world's leading investors.

The group has exclusive resorts, urban and coastal hotels with surprising gastronomic proposals in different cities in Spain. Selenta Group has partnered with Marriot International to operate the first Moxy branded hotel in Spain, Moxy Barcelona. It also operates the Princesa Plaza hotel in Madrid. Regarding coastal hotels, the group's portfolio in Marbella includes Don Carlos Resort & Spa, which incorporates The Oasis Wellness & Spa in its accommodation offer, and the Hotel Benalma in Benalmádena. Also, on the beachfront in Tenerife is the Mare Nostrum Resort, which includes the Sir Anthony boutique hotel, Mediterranean Palace, and Cleopatra Palace.

Selenta Group maintains a strong commitment to partnerships with international groups as part of its strategy. In fact, its expertise in the sector and its professionalism in the management of accommodation and leisure and restaurant proposals are the reasons why prestigious international brands such as Hard Rock Café and Nikki Beach have chosen the group to manage and develop their establishments in the main tourist destinations in Spain.