The Abba Rambla is a comfortable and friendly base, although the modern rooms have an inescapably chain-hotel feel to them. More stylish are the ground-floor lounge and...
C/Rambla del Raval 4This 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...
Rambla del Raval 17-21There was a lot of talk about the Fuster when it first opened. Many complained that this historic building should have been preserved as a public space. The famed Café Viennese...
Passeig de Gràcia 132Casanova is a smart new hotel suitable for those looking to try something a shade different. The charcoal grey and black decor with streaks of lime green are par for the...
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 559From 1925 to the 1950s, this was Barcelona's grandest hotel, frequented by royalty and stars. It has lavish suites, private terraces and gardens, a five-star restaurant, a...
Carretera de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo 83-93Another of the recent wave of Barcelona hotels to adhere to the unwritten design protocol that grey is the new black. The Central's shadowy, almost Hitchcockian corridors open...
Via Laietana 30Part of the H10 chain, the Racó del Pi gets top marks for location just next to the iconic Plaça del Pi, and also offers bright, spacious rooms with handsome terracotta-tiled...
C/Pi 7It's been a long time coming, but finally the beach gets an affordable hotel in the shape of the 54. There is neon mood lighting above the bed, while muted tones of dove grey...
Passeig Joan de Borbó 54The 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'...
C/Marina 19-21Housed in a Modernista building, with multi-coloured tiles in the lobby and bright rooms with bleached floors, the Axel is a cornerstone of the 'Gaixample', as the area around...
C/Aribau 33This newcomer to the heart of the city is sleek, modern and relaxed with a hip vibe. The Barcelona Catedral is the kind of place where Costes plays in a lobby that doubles as a...
C/Capellans 4More hostal-like than the sister branch (Ciutat de Barcelona, C/Princesa 33-35, 932 697 475) across town, this is a fun and funky option when the budget's tight. Rooms and...
C/Tallers 66After a €23-million refurbishment Le Meridien is now arguably the poshest place on La Rambla, and it's fair to say that if you need to ask the price you probably can't afford...
La Rambla 111The Majestic has long been one of Barcelona's grandest hotels. Behind a neo-classical façade lies a panoply of perks, such as aservice that allows you to print a selection of...
Passeig de Gràcia 68A sophisticated cut above its sister hotel, the Majestic, round the corner, Murmuri has an effortless chic about it. Creamy tones with gilt trim and sculpted flower...
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