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Villa Retiro
- Carrer dels Molins, 2, Tarragona, Spain
- Xerta
- 21 Rooms
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Villa Retiro
- Carrer dels Molins, 2, Tarragona, Spain
- Xerta
- 21 Rooms
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The word “modernist” means something different in the context of Catalonian architecture. This late-19th-century palace owes nothing to Bauhaus or other visually austere traditions; its fanciful spires and parapets feel almost postmodern to today’s eye. In its present incarnation as a luxury boutique hotel, Villa Retiro has preserved all of the original structure’s ornate detail, and has added a contemporary building containing a further ten suites in a style that reads as modernist in the international sense — crisp, clean lines, an absence of ornament, and unadorned local timber.
As a hotel it’s no doubt impressive; the historical opulence of the original rooms and suites is complemented by modern comforts and conveniences, while the new suites are spacious and perfectly restful. A spa and wellness center with a variety of hydrotherapy treatments is a welcome addition. But it’s what’s in the villa’s old carriage house that makes Villa Retiro ultimately worth the trip: a Michelin-starred restaurant under the direction of chef Fran López, a fourth-generation hospitality professional, as well as a culinary school for guests who are not content to leave Mr. López’s cooking behind when it’s time to depart.
Facilities & services
- Free wi-fi
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
- Free parking
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Off street parking
- Bar
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Sauna
- Beauty salon
- Jacuzzi
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting (on request)
- Garden
- Lounge
- Bikes available
- Cribs (subject to availability)
- Parking
- Swimming pool