Inside Barcelona's 'most luxurious hotel' that's hosting Marcus Rashford while he's on loan to the Catalan club

Top footballers are famed for their luxurious lifestyles - from expensive cars to designer clothes and exquisite mansions, they appear to have it all.

Naturally, that extends to their travel arrangements, too.

For Marcus Rashford, currently on loan from Manchester United to Barcelona for the 2025/26 season, that means lavish five-star accommodation, complete with all the embellishments.

The English player has been put up in the Grand Hyatt Barcelona, also known as the Hotel Sofia, while he awaits permanent housing.

Located just a short distance from the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, it's kitted out with the best of the best.

With 465 rooms available ranging from city view bedrooms to a 3,433-square foot penthouse suite, there's a slice of luxury for many different tastes.

Simple queen bed rooms can easily fetch €700 (£609) a night - while the penthouse suite could set you back €2,000 (£1,742).

The hotel can be found in one of the most expensive parts of the city, Alta, which has a high-end atmosphere and is known for its expensive shops, quality restaurants and classy residential areas.

Inside the establishment, there are five options for dining.

The Sofia Bar and Tapas offers Mediterranean cuisine and tapas, with traditional dishes.

Meanwhile, you can opt for Maymanta, a new restaurant from Peruvian chef Omar Malpartida that can be found on the hotel's 19th-floor rooftop terrace.

For a more relaxed experience, you can select Philosofia.

The hotel website describes it as 'an interior inspired by a book café, with shelves full of books and designer pieces. A place that embodies the hotel’s philosophy, where you can enjoy both sweet and savoury dishes'.

Also, the pool bar offers cocktails by the outdoor poolside.

The fifth option is Lena by Dani Garcia, described as 'a restaurant that departs from the stereotype to take things a step further.

'Impeccable work with great produce, cooking over hot embers in the most honest and respectful way, but with that cosmopolitan touch that the chef has brought to the kitchen as a result of his travels around the world.'

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It adds: 'LEÑA is synonymous with elegance, skill and technique. With its arrival in the city, it continues to fulfil Dani García's dream of being able to take his recipes to the whole world.

'He invites us to discover a universe full of intense flavors and exceptional products.'

Other hotel amenities include a wellness spa - which could be a a welcome treat for Rashford as the busy football season kicks off.

And there's lots to do in the area, too.

The gardens of Torre Girona are one of the most emblematic green spaces in Barcelona and are just a short walk away.

One of Barcelona's most important squares, Plaça d'Espanya, built on the occasion of the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, is also nearby.

Reviews of the hotel sing its praises.

One guest wrote: 'Beautiful hotel. Great facilities and a pool. We didn't have time to use the pool, but the option was there! The beds and pillows were really really nice, as expected in a hotel such as this.

'Staff are absolutely amazing. They made us feel so welcome. Incredibly helpful with planning day trips out. I can't fault them.'

A second added: 'Exceptional stay at Grad Hyatt Barcelona. We spent a vacation week there and enjoyed the superior service and accommodations.

'Great service in the Grand Club Lounge, with good food service and wine/beer/cava choices, excellent arrival and check in service, room upgrade provided at check in.

'Attentive and welcoming personnel and great housekeeping. All in all a perfect stay!'