Gran Meliá Torre Melina (Spain)
A Bold New Vision of Living Well Away From Home
| Project type | Hotel |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Architects | Mur Arquitectura |
| Roca Products | |
| The Gap Round WC, Access WC, Duplo One, PL1, Kauai bath, Terran shower plate, The Gap Square basin, The Gap Round basin, Ona basin, Cala faucet pack, T-500 thermostatic pack | |
Meliá Hotels International captures the essence of Spanish culture, focusing on simple pleasures, a connection to the land, respect for craftsmanship, and elegance in every detail. This ethos is perfectly encapsulated at the renovated 391-room Gran Meliá Torre Melina in Barcelona, located on the grounds of the 12th-century Masia Torre Melina.
This urban hotel with a resort feel offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city through its premium facilities, lush historic gardens and breathtaking views. The hotel’s renovation has elevated the guest experience, transforming all rooms and suites into luxurious spaces. Central to this transformation is an innovative approach to sustainability and a commitment to local heritage, particularly evident in Meliá’s partnership with Roca. By working with a Spanish company deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Barcelona, Meliá is not only celebrating local craftsmanship, but also helping to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the property’s renovation.
Bathroom design: A blend of luxury and comfort
The bathrooms at Gran Meliá Torre Melina are a perfect fusion of luxury and comfort, highlighting the elegance of Roca products. Each Supreme room features the exquisite Kauai Stonex® bathtub and sleek Ona over countertop basins, creating a sophisticated bathroom environment. The Cala built-in bath/shower mixer, complete with a rainfall handshower and square wall bath spout, enhances the luxurious bathing experience. These thoughtfully selected elements create a sense of sumptuous relaxation.
Other rooms at Gran Meliá Torre Melina have been meticulously designed to transform the showering experience with exquisite details and thoughtful features. The Terran Stonex® slip-resistant shower tray, with its warm gravel texture and elegant Brick grid, offers soothing comfort, while the built-in T-500 thermostatic mixer ensures the perfect shower temperature for ultimate relaxation. This harmonious blend of premium materials and innovative technology creates a truly luxurious showering experience that reflects the hotel’s commitment to superior guest wellbeing.
The hotel's Long Stay one-bedroom suite includes a kitchenette with a Porto stainless steel sink and an Ona L-spout faucet in a chrome finish. The Porto sink collection is renowned for its non-porous surface and rounded design, which ensures easy cleaning and improved hygiene. This thoughtful integration offers guests both functionality and elegance, making long-term stays more convenient and comfortable.
Extending this commitment to luxury and sophisticated design, the hotel's public toilets have a sleek and modern aesthetic. Featuring a long countertop with contemporary over countertop basins from the Ona collection, these spaces are both stylish and functional. The men’s area includes Mural urinals, while the women’s area features The Gap Round back-to-wall WCs.
Sustainability through advanced materials
The hotel’s bathrooms also reflect a perfect balance between luxury and sustainability. By incorporating cutting-edge water-saving technologies, the hotel minimises its impact on the environment without compromising the guest experience. Central to these efforts are Roca’s integrated solutions, from dual flush plates to thermostatic and basin mixers. Roca’s PL1 dual flush plate lets guests choose the right amount of water for each flush, significantly cutting down on water waste, while advanced flow limiters play a crucial water-saving role, achieving up to 60% water savings.
To complement these water-saving technologies, the hotel places emphasis on durable, resistant and easy-to-clean materials. The hotel chose Roca’s advanced Stonex® and Fineceramic® materials for their durability, as well as Roca Rimless® and Supralit® technologies, which reduce the need for chemical cleaning agents, improving hygiene and reducing maintenance. This approach enhances operations without compromising the luxurious and functional environment that guests expect.
