Moxy Hotel Debuts First Location in Barcelona [Plus How To Book]

Moxy, the swanky and millennial-focused brand from Marriott, just made its first step into Spain with its first location in the popular Sants area of Barcelona.

Moxy is in its 10th year, and this is one more step in its large Europe expansion.

Here’s what you need to know about the new property — and how to book it with points.

Moxy Hotel in Barcelona Opens Its Doors

The Moxy Barcelona is located near several tourist hot spots. The property is roughly 10 miles from the Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 2 miles from the FC Barcelona soccer stadium, and 3-4 miles from several famous cathedrals in the city.

When you walk through the property doors, it feels like a fun experience. In the press release, Marriott says you will be welcomed with a complimentary tea-infused floral ‘Fouxy Moxy’ mocktail at the Bar during check-in.

After check-in, there are several amenities for all types of travelers. There is a welcome zone and lounge-meets-social area to hang out and enjoy drinks and light dishes. For those working and traveling, there is a coworking space available to remain productive.

Each of the 414 rooms offers a taste of party, simplicity, and functionality with plush bedding, 55-inch smart TVs, modular furniture, motion-activated lighting, and murals by local artist Sira Lobo mapping out different neighborhoods in Barcelona.

What I found the most interesting is that there’s an option for a room with separate twin beds, perfect for those traveling with friends or booking your kids in a separate room from the parents.

The best part looks to be on the top of the hotel, offering a rooftop pool and bar with extensive views of the city. The restaurant and bar portion will open in early 2025, according to the press release.

Where Moxy Hotels Are Located and How To Book Them

Moxy Hotels are a fun twist on a hotel stay and don’t come with a significant price tag. I’ve stayed in a few and have been quite pleased with my experiences. A few of our writers have also visited Moxy properties as well, and you can read their reviews:

• Moxy Kyoto in Japan
• Moxy Boulder
• The Waterman, a Moxy Hotel in Santa Barbara
• Moxy NYC East Village

There are currently 163 Moxy locations worldwide, with 91 of them in Europe. This recent opening in Barcelona is “a pivotal development in our strategic expansion across Europe,” according to Brian Jaymont, the global brand leader for Moxy Hotels. 

If your travels are taking you to a Moxy hotel, here’s how you can book it with Marriott Bonvoy points.

When you visit the Marriott site, be sure to click “use points/certificates” in your search. When you find the Moxy property you want, you can see how much it costs when booking with cash or points. In this case, I searched for one night in November and found a price of 113€ (roughly $125). Alternatively, I was given the choice of these three rooms at 39,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

In this case, I would opt to pay for a room with cash, as 39,000 Marriott Bonvoy points are worth roughly $273, according to our valuations.

Final Thoughts

This property is chic, affordable, and adaptable to several different types of travelers. However, if you’re a Marriott Bonvoy aficionado, you may want to opt for using a Marriott Bonvoy credit card to pay, rather than using your points.