Renaissance Hotels Opens New Gem in the Heart of Barcelona

Marriott International announced the opening of the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel, located just steps away from the Paseo de Gracia, the premier shopping and architectural district of Barcelona.

In celebration of the grand opening, the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel hosted an exclusive event featuring a special musical performance by renowned Spanish artist, Rebeka. The performance was part of Renaissance Hotel's RLife LIVE program, an entertainment and music platform that provides hotel guests and local patrons the chance to discover emerging and established artists on-site at Renaissance Hotels around the world.

The hotel, formerly known as The Diplomatic Hotel, has now reopened as the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel following total renovation. The hotel is centrally located near popular tourist attractions including the famed Hotel Gaudi, where guests can see firsthand the fascinating architecture of Palau Guell. Other historic landmarks just minutes from the hotel include Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas, Boqueria market and Barrio Gotico – the city's Gothic Quarter.

Renaissance Hotels is known for encouraging guests to "Live Life to Discover" and get the most out of their travel experience. Earlier this month, the global lifestyle brand launched a new advertising / marketing campaign that encourages today's business traveler to experience the hidden gems of each Renaissance hotel and to explore the destination with the help of Renaissance Hotels 'Navigators' -- the brand's hospitality lifestyle concierge service. The campaign asks traveler the question, "If you are traveling to a destination for business, why not make the most of your free time and discover something exceptional and unique.