Barcelona

Effortlessly classy rooms feature enormous marble bathrooms and fabulous views, while stunning duplex apartments have their own perks. — Rough Guide

One for avid shoppers, aficionados of Antoni Gaudí and lovers of all things stylish. — The Telegraph

This 59-room hotel in the Eixample is Rosa María Esteva's first foray into the hotel world... and we're willing to bet it won't be her last. — Concierge

Nonpareil views over Barcelona, water sculptures everywhere but in your bed, a superb restaurant (L'Orangerie), and design-conscious suites. — Fodor's

Modern decor, bites by a Michelin-starred chef and a happening bar scene set in a beachside architectural gem. — Jetsetter

Aristocratic and impressively remodeled 1919 neoclassical-style hotel in the heart of the city, near Las Ramblas and the Plaça d’Espanya. — Hideaway Report

Behind a towering 1920s façade in the heart of Barcelona, Grand Hotel Central is a modern and minimal retreat with an eighth-floor roof terrace. — Mr & Mrs Smith

A smart, comfortable hotel with a suitably colonial air in its decor and indulgences. — Insight Guides

Artistically inclined, Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona, near Plaça Catalunya, is an easy stroll from the city’s El Born and Gothic quarters. — Mr & Mrs Smith

This magnificent hotel occupies a beautiful Modernist building. — Michelin Guide

Smart but understated, the Ohla provides all mod cons, along with plenty of luxuries – such as a clear-sided rooftop dipping pool – and places you right in the heart of the action. — The Telegraph

Lovingly restored neoclassical palace in the Eixample district with an outdoor pool, a swank rooftop restaurant and a buzzy cocktail bar. — Jetsetter

We couldn’t get over our room’s postcard-perfect views of the Sagrada Familia, the Agbar Tower, and the hills of Catalonia beyond. — Travel + Leisure

If you want to stay in this well-heeled neighborhood, Murmuri is one of the few design-centric options. — Concierge

This tranquil hotel occupies a beautifully adapted, centuries-old building backing onto Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. — Lonely Planet

The standard rooms are indeed a little Cramped, but full of designer twirls and a light, white and timber toned décor, all hidden behind an (often illuminated) 1892 façade. — Lonely Planet

Stunning neoclassical building on the Gran Via with bold colors, elegant period details, and top-notch service. — Jetsetter

This elegant five star hotel is one the newest additions to Barcelona's excellent hotel scene. — Travel + Leisure

The young jet-setting party animals walking through the lobby do nothing to dispel the notion that something good must be going on here. — Fodor's