Torre del Governador
Alella, Barcelona, Spain · Camí de Martorelles 2
The 16th-century residence of the Governors General of Catalonia, to become an ultra-luxury resort of about 100 keys 20 minutes from central Barcelona.
A flagship resort for a leading international luxury brand
The historic main building, its Modernist towers and century-old gardens will be carefully restored and complemented by two new buildings set into the terraced landscape.
Guests will enjoy a 1,600 m² spa, two pools, signature dining, bars and event spaces, all within a private estate of gardens, vineyards and woodland.
Designed for year-round operation, it is positioned to become a flagship for a leading international luxury brand.
Concept visualisations
Five centuries that cannot be built again
- 16th centuryThe house is built on the edge of Barcelona as the home of the Governor General of Catalonia.
- 17th–19th centuriesThe estate is held by the Counts of Santa Coloma, Viceroys of Catalonia.
- Early 20th centuryBanker Antoni Borrell i Folch brings in the Modernist architect Guitart i Lostaló, who frames the entrance with a Gothic-style bridge between two ornamental towers.
- Until 2000Borrell leaves the estate to the Piarists. It becomes a school, and the Borrell Institute closes its doors in 2000.
Painted domes, coffered ceilings, stained glass, sculpted terraces and fountains survive to this day. The estate is protected heritage.
What guests will find
- 99–120 keys
- averaging about 45 m², in the historic buildings and two new ones; over half with a balcony or terrace
- 30% suites
- plus a further 10% junior suites
- 1,600 m² spa
- 8 treatment rooms, hydrothermal facilities, relaxation areas and wellness suites
- Two pools
- a main leisure pool and a thermal pool
- 200+ m² restaurant
- with a terrace, plus indoor and outdoor bars and lounges
- 2.8 ha of gardens
- woodland trails, water features, outdoor fitness circuits
- Historic chapel
- and venues for private and corporate events
- Parking
- with valet service and EV charging
The planning framework is approved
- ✓2020
Urban Improvement Plan (PMU-1): hotel use approved with 8,053 m², about 80 rooms
- ✓30.10.2024
POUM Modification No. 11 approved by Alella City Council
- ✓25.03.2025
Final approval by the Generalitat’s Territorial Urban Planning Commission: +900 m², about 8,950 m² and about 100 rooms in total
- Next
Updated PMU (in progress), reparcelling project, urban development project and the basic project for the building permit
Seclusion, 20 minutes from Barcelona
20 minBarcelona30 minAirport5 minThe sea30–60 minCosta Brava Torre del Governador © OpenStreetMap contributors The estate sits on the hillside above Alella, overlooking the Mediterranean, among DO Alella vineyards, woodland and low-density residential estates.
Alella is Catalonia’s wealthiest municipality by income per capita: €35,425, about 70% above the regional average (Idescat, 2023).
About 300 days of sunshine and mild winters allow year-round operation: wellness in spring, the coast in summer, the grape harvest in autumn, festive breaks in winter.
Seven international luxury operators have expressed interest
Seven luxury hotel operators are ready to run the resort under their brands. The property could become an operator’s flagship in EMEA, which gives the owner a strong negotiating position.
Financial model and terms
Carte Capital is raising investors for this project. The KPI and financial projections, the operator shortlist, the master plan and the terms are in the data room.
- ADR and occupancy
- RevPAR
- Revenue and GOP
- NOI and EBITDA
- Operator shortlist
- Terms
Visualisations illustrate the concept and may change as the project develops. This page is for information only and is not an offer. Source: the owner’s property presentation, October 2026.
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