Devised by the Mallorcan footwear giant, this is a holistic concept-fest of a hotel, designed by Ferran Amat of Vinçon fame. It's quirky, and has as one of...

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...

This super-friendly hostel has 201 beds in all, in dorms that sleep three to ten. Facilities include free internet access, a communal fridge, microwave,...

The newest addition to the Equity Point group goes considerably upmarket, with more than 400 beds in an impressive Modernista building in one of the...

The trusty NH chain, based in Spain but with properties all over the world, has high standards of comfort and service, and this good-value downtown branch...

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...

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...

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...

The Majestic has long been one of Barcelona's grandest hotels. Behind a neo-classical façade lies a panoply of perks, such as a service that allows you to...

Top Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola's high-design Mandarin Oriental oozes old-style glamour with a contemporary twist. Originally a bank, life in the...

Situated near the Port Olímpic, the Skipper is a swish American-style five-star reeling in visiting long-weekenders with some good package deals. Think...

Barcelona's answer to Dubai's Burj Al Arab finally opened its doors in 2009 to a clamour of protest from local residents who feel it disrupts the view of...