The AC chain's flagship hotel is perched on top of Montjuïc, where the air's just a little bit fresher than in the city below and the view is fabulous....

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

There 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...

Casanova 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...

From 1925 to the 1950s, this was Barcelona's grandest hotel, frequented by royalty and stars. It has lavish suites, private terraces and gardens, a...

Another 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...

A dapper luxury hotel in a 19th-century building - the former Philippine Tobacco Company headquarters. Rooms are candy-striped; one floor is all perky green...

Lovers of vintage automobiles will get a real kick out of the Hispanos Siete Suiza, named after the seven lovingly restored pre-war motors that take up much...

It's been a long time coming, but finally the beach gets an affordable hotel in the shape of the 54. There's neon mood lighting above the bed, while muted...

The 44-storey, Ritz-Carlton-run Arts scores top marks for exemplary service. CD players, interactive TV, sea and city views and a 'Club' floor are just some...

This newcomer is sleek and relaxed, with a hip vibe. The Barcelona Catedral is the kind of place where Costes plays in a lobby that doubles as a funky...

Antiques and contemporary design merge behind the neo-classical exterior of the Claris, which contains the largest private collection of Egyptian art in...

The original ironwork structure of this former hospital contrives to lend an unexpectedly industrial feel to the Granados 83. The hotel's variety of...

After a €23-million refurbishment Le Méridien is now arguably the poshest place on La Rambla, and it's fair to say that if you need to ask the price you...