The people of Barcelona followed the comings and goings of the star group to Barcelona with curiosity and passion. Bruce Springsteen, barack obama, Steven Spielberg and their spouse Patti Scialfa, Michelle Obama and Kate Capshaw, the actor immediately joined On the occasion of the singer’s tour starting in the Catalan capital in the last week of April, Tom Hanks and Mrs. However, the places where they stay or feed are also unprecedented national and international repercussions: an output invaluable ad campaign spontaneously, the effects of which have been visible ever since, Reservations Local customers and triggers from far away countries who see the choice of Super VIP as synonymous with success. Or that they are admired enough to want to follow them. The main beneficiaries are the Gran Hotel La Florida and the Amar restaurant, which have received the most media coverage.
To the morbid to discover where he is staying Springsteen Added the gradual arrival of the famous squad of friends. The Tibidabo hotel has been transformed into a modest castle covered with a crimson carpet. The singer arrived on Wednesday and left the following Tuesday. He chose the hotel because I’ve been twice already Neus Tejedor, Sales and Marketing Director, states that he “feels at home” due to his size and location, emphasizing the rock star’s extremely friendly and cordial treatment. Therefore, he was a great host while others came. This obama They didn’t know the establishment but went to the Boss’s voice. They arrived on Thursday, and although the former US president had to leave on Saturday, his wife, like the Spielbergs, stayed until Sunday. But on Saturday Hanks arrived.
More activities and overnight stays
Tejedor praised the musician’s “warmth and personality of the hotel”, despite being so close to Barcelona. nature. This claim, added to his recent popularity, has brought him closer to many Barcelonans, adds the same source. All types of bookings increased, To explain. From business and family events to accommodation for travelers from all over the world and romantic getaways for Catalan couples.
But only a few will be able to sleep in the star-studded suites chosen by the four couples. The singer has enjoyed every stay of hers. Presidential. And although their schedules in the city were busy, they had a good time together at the hotel, having a few drinks and having lunch and dinner. One was kept behind closed doors to protect their privacy in the restaurant. bistro 1925, market cuisine and excellent product quality. Also breakfasts were shared but with privacy. “They were very close, especially Springsteen,” he adds, despite the great security protocol. To the point of posing so that all goes well with the “200% employee” hotel crew that week.
Boss and company without knowing relocated internationally a luxury hotel mostly owned by a Lebanese businessman, namely for sale Long time ago.
Additionally the Barcelona route culture (Carrer de Montcada museums, Sagrada Família, a getaway to Montserrat…, with different lineups depending on the day) ruled by gastronomy. There was a reservation attempt on the first day (can’t be) ABAC Jordi Cruz (three Michelin stars) managed to host the famous restaurants on Saturday night even though Obama had already left. The organization already had a waiting list, but thousands of people were able to see the photo that the chef shared on social networks. On the other hand, Barack appeared on the restaurant terrace for a drink on Friday. Martinez, in the middle of a major security operation.
But to the extent that Springsteens brings Spielberg and Obama together, great Barcelona food Loveat the bottom Hotel El Palace Barcelona, As El Periódico progresses. The midnight feasts that ended with a group photo shoot and the ‘deli’ they tried crossed the planet. Hotel sources state that the visit and its agape were discussed on Fox News, ‘The Insider’, ‘US News’, Yahoo News, Reuters agency and more. In the UK they have appeared in “The Telegraph”, “The Guardian”, “Harper’s Bazaar” and others. “They read news about us in Australia, India, Israel and many other countries,” they add.
Tables with more expectations
Restaurant of Chef Rafa Zafra and partners Anna Gotanegra (from Estimar) and Ricardo Acquista with El Palace Barcelona, It opened last year but is already positioned as an important part of the ‘gastro’ route in Barcelona. Gotanegra explains that they are already in high demand at night (à la carte, average 180 euros), but after visiting famous restaurants, reservations reach the point of filling even at noon. Special menus of two, four or five courses starting from 55 Euros. And having a waiting list on weekends.
Requests from people planning to come to the city in the coming weeks are also recorded “much earlier”. For example, new York They already want to secure the table. At the hotel, many luxury cruise passengers are arriving at this time, especially United States of America, that Amar is now a gastronomic priority in their visit. “Some customers ask us what table they are at,” they add. They didn’t want the private one and were now placed in the room next to the fireplace for worship.