Health club operator DiR has opened its 14th gym facility in Barcelona, Spain, in a building formerly occupied by famous nightclub Up&Down.

The chain's smallest site, measuring 1,300sq m, Up&Down is also the most exclusive of the DiR clubs, catering to a niche audience with a customised service - located in the financial district of the city, DiR says it's the only gym in Barcelona with an executive focus.

Capacity is for 2,000 members, with monthly fees ranging from €120-140 (circa £117, US$188).

The €3.5m (£3.1m, US$5.1m) development is split across two floors. The gym in the 'Up' section - equipped by gym80, Power Plate, Star Trac, Precor and Technogym - offers CV and resistance kit, free weights, a stretching zone, and Power Plate, Kinesis One and pilates reformer studios.

'Down' offers a spa pool with waterfalls and colour light therapy, a spa with twice daily free neck massages for all clients, a lounge, and changing rooms with tanning booths, steam rooms and an ice fountain.

A 15th facility is due to open in spring 2010 - a 4.05sq m club, also in Barcelona.