Uma Suites Pau Claris - Torndelacreu

Located near Plaza Urquinaona, in Barcelona, this tourist accommodation is part of the Yurbban Hospitality Group. Uma Suites positions itself as an accessible brand dedicated to providing guests with a warm and welcoming experience.

The Story behind this case

After the pandemic, and during a time of expansion, the brand took on the challenge of rehabilitating an existing hotel within a building full of charm and character. With a controlled investment as a guiding principle, the project focuses on removing unnecessary elements and emphasizes clever solutions that effectively and creatively fulfill their purpose.

The Story behind this case

After the pandemic, and during a time of expansion, the brand took on the challenge of rehabilitating an existing hotel within a building full of charm and character. With a controlled investment as a guiding principle, the project focuses on removing unnecessary elements and emphasizes clever solutions that effectively and creatively fulfill their purpose.

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Simplicity:

Simplicity has guided every design decision, honoring the building's original architecture while creating a harmonious balance between modernity and tradition. With a neutral, warm color palette and natural materials that prompt a sense of serenity, the project emphasizes clean lines and minimal decorative elements. This approach allows the elegance of the building’s high ceilings and original details to take center stage, highlighting its essence without overloading the spaces.

In the bedrooms, simplicity is essential to achieving a functional layout that optimizes space. Thoughtfully placed beds and storage areas enhance both comfort and order. Every detail has been carefully considered to evoke a sense of tranquility and balance, with subtle decorative pieces that reflect the relaxing nature of the design without disrupting the essential aesthetics of the place.

Simplicity: Simplicity has guided every design decision, honoring the building's original architecture while creating a harmonious balance between modernity and tradition. With a neutral, warm color palette and natural materials that prompt a sense of serenity, the project emphasizes clean lines and minimal decorative elements. This approach allows the elegance of the building’s high ceilings and original details to take center stage, highlighting its essence without overloading the spaces.

In the bedrooms, simplicity is essential to achieving a functional layout that optimizes space. Thoughtfully placed beds and storage areas enhance both comfort and order. Every detail has been carefully considered to evoke a sense of tranquility and balance, with subtle decorative pieces that reflect the relaxing nature of the design without disrupting the essential aesthetics of the place.

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Comfort:

Uma Suites embodies well-being and friendliness, values evident in both the common areas and the guest rooms.

The common areas are designed as multifunctional spaces that encourage interaction among guests while also providing serene corners for relaxation or work. The rooms, with their understated charm, invite guests to rest and serve as a refuge for those looking to disconnect from the bustling pace of Barcelona, all while maintaining a connection to local life.

Comfort: Uma Suites embodies well-being and friendliness, values evident in both the common areas and the guest rooms.

The common areas are designed as multifunctional spaces that encourage interaction among guests while also providing serene corners for relaxation or work. The rooms, with their understated charm, invite guests to rest and serve as a refuge for those looking to disconnect from the bustling pace of Barcelona, all while maintaining a connection to local life.

Every aspect of the space has been meticulously designed to cater to the needs of guests, offering an atmosphere that is both serene and inviting.

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Proximity:

The space’s layout, materiality, and tonal palette are thoughtfully designed to evoke a calm and peaceful atmosphere, warmly welcoming guests in a personal and intimate way that enhances the value of hospitality. The dedicated team, committed to excellence, ensures attentive and personalized service, making every visitor feel genuinely welcomed.

At this hotel, guests experience not only comfortable accommodations but also an environment that inspires confidence and comfort, embodying the feeling of a true home in the heart of Barcelona.

Proximity: The space’s layout, materiality, and tonal palette are thoughtfully designed to evoke a calm and peaceful atmosphere, warmly welcoming guests in a personal and intimate way that enhances the value of hospitality. The dedicated team, committed to excellence, ensures attentive and personalized service, making every visitor feel genuinely welcomed.

At this hotel, guests experience not only comfortable accommodations but also an environment that inspires confidence and comfort, embodying the feeling of a true home in the heart of Barcelona.

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WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED

The Uma Suites team has demonstrated that it is possible to work within a tight budget while still presenting an honest and authentic proposal that resonates with visitors to our city.

We would particularly like to highlight the exceptional relationship between our teams, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and the cultivation of mutual trust that has endured over time.

WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED

The Uma Suites team has demonstrated that it is possible to work within a tight budget while still presenting an honest and authentic proposal that resonates with visitors to our city.

We would particularly like to highlight the exceptional relationship between our teams, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and the cultivation of mutual trust that has endured over time.

CLIENT

Smart Rooms Company

CREATIVE DIRECTION

Anna Torndelacreu – Crude

AREA

500 m2

LOCATION

Eixample, Barcelona.

YEAR

2019

PHOTOGRAPHY

Jara Varela