This cylindrical building now dominates the Rambla del Raval and promises to become something of an icon of the barrio. A hip cocktail lounge designed by Jordi Gali and the...

Arguably the sexiest boutique in town, this is the perfect treat for a naughty weekend, located in a former 18th-century palace. The vampish lobby-cum-library teams flagstone...

Bonic is painted in daisy-fresh colours with sunlight streaming through the windows and lots of meticulously restored original features, such as ornately tiled floors....

The 44-storey, Ritz-Carlton-run Arts continues to score top marks for unfailingly exemplary service. Bang & Olufsen CD players, interactive TV, sea and city views and a 'Club'...

Located in a magnificent building north of the centre, this 214-bed hostel boasts an architectural edge, with many original features, including Modernista tilework, whimsical...

Perfectly situated for just about everything, this sublime boutique hotel was created by architect Josep Juanpere, who took a 1930s building and revamped it with funky...

The5rooms is a chic and comfortable B&B in a handsome building, where the delightful Jessica Delgado makes every effort to encourage guests to feel at home. Books and magazines...

The Soho lives up to its Manhattan namesake in that it has the feel of a New York village loft. A duplex-height lobby filled with the light of numerous glass art installations...

A real find for lovers of character places and fans of Almodóvar-style chintz. Each room is individually decorated and rammed with antiques, be it an ornately carved wooden...

Poblenou is a delightful hostal in an elegant restored building. The rooms are light and airy with their own bathrooms, and breakfast is served on a sunny terrace. Guests can...

It was the Omm that redefined the hotels of the Eixample, establishing a new breed of smart, sophisticated urban accommodation for discerning travellers. Bedrooms are light and...

The Rembrandt is a charming 27-room hostal that is fairly stylish (for the price) with lots of wood panelling, soft lighting and a lift. A bonus is the pretty interior...

This swanky new uptown hotel combines a 19th-century villa with a state-of-the-art glass pavilion clad in teak lattices giving it a modern Japanese air. The 15 bedrooms have...

A pretty, tastefully decorated hostal, with friendly staff, d'Uxelles is a delightful place to stay and a bargain to boot. The angels above reception are a hint of what's to...