In the heart of Barcelona in the historic district of El Raval - the most cosmopolitan and multiracial - c ' is a unique hotel: "Casa Camper"!
His manifesto:
"Walk. Do not run / You are what you eat / play more / Skip / express yourself / image more / more fun / comfortable shoe, simple house, healthy food / have an open mind / the inspiration takes you on the job. "
Opened in 2005 by Camper , the well-known shoe, this concept hotel brings the spirit of " camper " - meaning " peasant "in Catalan - and its values \u200b\u200bin the world of tourism with an innovative idea: to combine a high level of functionality with a familiar image.
His philosophy?
Luxury is in the culture of simplicity, discretion, authenticity and a healthy lifestyle. Finally, a more simple, humane and respectful relationships with the world.
The aim is to make the customer feel at home, with the opportunity to work or relax. "We chose the name of Casa Camper because the idea is that guests use the hotel in the same way they use their home" says Fernando Amat (English renowned interior design) that has made each room both functional as funky .
Casa Camper is in a unique area, close to the famous Boqueria food market from Gran Teatre del Liceu and Barrio Gothic , which includes the cathedral the city. Amidst the busy Ramblas the MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona) and the CCCB (Contemporary Culture Centre of Barcelona), five minutes walk from Plaça Catalunya , the center of Barcelona .
Set within a nineteenth century building constructed by Jordi Tió and designed by de Ferran Amat Vinçon , Casa Camper - next to his shoe shop luxury and in the same building Camper FoodBall (the " -conceptual restaurant ") - with its 25 rooms five-storey building where every room offers two unique spaces: one for sleeping and a living-study area (WiFi, Bluetooth and interactive TV) to rest or to work in a comfortable atmosphere.
El Raval , mix of old and new restaurants, corner shops, thousands of shoppers and the MACBA may not appear exactly rural but Casa Camper radiates a refreshing for hip urban nomads , a retreat from the bustle of the city and the neighborhood, starting with bicycles hanging from the ceiling of the entrance. With a pulley can be lowered and mounted freely around the city.
Entering, the entrance hall is decorated with contrasting pop art and an ancient belief. On the back of the lobby , similar to a cafeteria luxury, a 24-hour buffet 24 offering tentenpié ( snack "in English) . Here guests can relax and recharge while watching the pictures of Hannah Collins , that immortalize the distinctive buildings in the neighborhood that changes quickly.
floor above, no carpet in the hallways, there are the rooms "split."
In sleeping under the slogan " Shaker inspiration " , a road running along the wall to hang things on it very funny as a small scale or a portable lamp.
For the convenience of guests, are available to view in the closet a couple of wabis , authentic slippers brand Camper!
The bathrooms have a view on a lush "vertical garden" (created with potted Aspidistra), which completely isolates the yard and make the atmosphere relaxing, fulfilling the dual function strategically bioclimatic and visual curtain. What's more, the tap water used in the sink is reused in toilets and for ecological reasons as , smoking is prohibited like in the rest of the hotel.
Opposite, on the opposite side of the hall, the living area opens its window on the street Elisabets with tropical hammock, which seems "push" with enthusiasm city, and hung on another wall, a map of Barcelona , illustrated by America Sanchez .
the morning on the roof of the camper , it can be seen in the modern profile of the unknown MACBA , a section of the Ramblas and multicultural focus that gives life and color to the neighborhood Raval .
Camper format has re-opened in Berlin in 2008.
A Casa Camper everything is funny and witty. The cycles of wood to borrow, rubber slippers in which to relax and snacks all day ... all contribute to make it a great place to stay.
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short, if you're in Barcelona or Berlin , two of Europe's most creative, put to the test House-Camper!
