BLESS Hotel Barcelona

Almar Consulting has completed the Project Management of the transformation of BLESS Barcelona, Palladium Hotel Group’s luxury hotel in the heart of Barcelona. The property is located at 10 Plaça de Catalunya, in a historic building that once housed the Gran Hotel Colón.

Commenced in 2025 for the international hospitality group, the project involved the refurbishment of 119 guest rooms and suites, together with the adaptation of several communal areas to reflect the new identity of the five-star hotel. A key highlight is the rooftop, offering panoramic views across the city and featuring a swimming pool, relaxation areas and a gym, among other facilities, alongside an elevated dining and cocktail experience.

The building’s location, within one of Barcelona’s main commercial and tourist districts, required careful coordination of the works to address the specific challenges of a refurbishment in a densely developed urban environment. The comprehensive transformation of the asset, combined with the technical complexity of delivering construction works in such a location, represented one of the project’s main challenges.

As Project Manager, Almar Consulting supported the property owner from the pre-construction and tendering stages through to the execution of the works. Its responsibilities included coordinating all project teams and stakeholders, monitoring design development and construction progress, and managing costs, schedules, quality and change control throughout the project lifecycle.