Barcelona

Built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, Hotel Arts is a big hotel done right. — goop

Stay in this tower of blue glass and steel that rises 44 stories in Port Olímpic (the Olympic Port) with stunning views of the city, water, and Frank Gehry's Fish sculpture. — Travel + Leisure

Splendid hotel... Arola is renowned for its top quality cuisine. — Michelin Guide

As the name suggests, this soaring 44-story hotel from the Ritz-Carlton brand, is peppered with high-end artwork...But there’s much more to the hotel than paintings and sculptures. — Afar Magazine

If you want to have one of the best views in Barcelona while staying at a magnificent property on the beach, Hotel Arts Barcelona cannot be surpassed — Forbes Travel Guide

The pearly queen of Barcelona luxury hotels. — Concierge

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

As incredible as you’d want a Mandarin Oriental hotel to be, the chain’s Barcelona location is in the center of the city, on the architecturally historic and shopping-centric Passeig de Gràcia. — goop

Urquiola’s décor—in both the common areas and the hotel’s 98 smallish rooms—is a harmonious marriage of clean-lined modernity with Mandarin group’s signature Asian style. — Travel + Leisure

A mid-19th century bank reinvented as a luxury hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona pushes the envelope on style and design in the heart of Barcelona’s main street. — Jetsetter

In sharp contrast to many other Barcelona hotel properties, Hotel Omm is located in a futuristic modern building—the limestone façade looks like peeled back book pages. — Departures

With its clean lines and unpretentious look, Juli Capella’s Hotel Omm projects an incandescent warmth. — Travel + Leisure

Hidden behind the original facade is a highly contemporary hotel with spacious public areas divided into three sections. — Michelin Guide

Designed by award-winning Catalan architect Juli Capella, this is one of the hottest hotels in the city. — DK Eyewitness

A team of designers sought to create a playful-but-peaceful hotel, mirroring its name, and the result is this postmodern architectural stunner. — Fodor's

Public areas are similarly dramatic, like the neo-colonial hall, lounge and bar, and the sleek Xina noodle bar, while other facilities include both outdoor and indoor pools, and a glam spa. — Rough Guide

A 19th-century tobacco factory houses this chic hotel, which has retained some original fittings and combined them with 21st-century amenities. — DK Eyewitness

Located right beside the upper stretch of La Rambla in an emblematic 19th-century building... One of the city's most deluxe new hotels. — Frommer's

"Spacious rooms" done in colonial style are equipped with marble baths and a pillow menu. — Condé Nast Traveler

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

It raises eyebrows with its colorful, cutting-edge style and boisterous built-in social scene. This place makes quite a splash among well-heeled, young gallivanters. — Star Service

At 26 stories high, architect Ricardo Bofill's glass-clad, sail-shaped W Barcelona hotel is a real head-turner... The most beach-minded of all of Barcelona's hotels. — Concierge

Features throughout the hotel, such as the infinity-edge WET pool, a Bliss spa, and the Whatever/Whenever Service, add to the lush trappings. — Fodor's

The 473-room W Barcelona is a luxury property that's enviably located on Barcelona's beach, close to the port. — Oyster

This hotel designed by Ricardo Bofill is located in the city's port area. It comprises of two glass bui ldings: one a cube, the other a huge sail rising impressively above the Mediterranean. — Michelin Guide

With a 100-plus-year history and neoclassical facade overlooking Paseo de Gracia, the Majestic Hotel & Spa is a fine old lady among Barcelona’s five-star hotels. Occupying one of the best... — Jetsetter

With an unbeatable location on Barcelona's most stylish boulevard, surrounded by fashion emporiums of every denomination, this hotel is a near-perfect place to stay. — Fodor's

Stately decor and faultless service are the hallmarks of this aptly named hotel. Exit through the heavy brass-and-glass doors and you’re mere steps from the Eixample’s Modernista gems. — DK Eyewitness

Located in the heart of Barcelona's most luxurious shopping district, Passeig de Gràcia, Majestic Hotel & Spa boasts one the most desirable locations in the city. The impressive... — Forbes Travel Guide

It's grand in the old sense, but with every modern facility you might require. — The Telegraph

Not only defines urbane comfort for the twenty-first century but is pulling in one of the sexiest crowds on the Continent. — Condé Nast Traveler

Perched atop the verdant Mount Tibidabo, this five-star urban resort blends classic with contemporary style and offers dramatic views over Barcelona — The Telegraph

This hotel sits on the panoramic bluff Mount Tibiabo (one of the highest points in town) overlooking the entire city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean beyond. It opened in 1925 with the... — Star Service

Gran Hotel La Florida is located on Mount Tibidabo and overlooks Barcelona from its gorgeous perch. About 20 minutes from the city center, the hotel’s 70 spacious art nouveau-inspired... — Forbes Travel Guide

This 70-room hotel is situated atop a hill next to an amusement park in the Mount Tibidabo area. — Travel + Leisure

The 96 plush guestrooms are done up in shades of café con leche in this 1908 landmark building, the last designed by Lluis Domènech i Montaner. — Travel + Leisure

Designed by Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Casa Fuster is a modernist masterpiece. — goop

The Café Vienés—a hot spot for city intellectuals in the 1940s—has been re-created with plush velvet, silk cushions, and snaking sofas in warm, modern colors. — Concierge

Near Sagrada Família, "in the heart of the arts district," this hotel is named for a Mallorcan society gentleman who purchased the building for his wife in the early 1900s. — Condé Nast Traveler

Lauded Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Milà overshadows the buildings along Passeig de Gràcia, but just several blocks away is Hotel Casa Fuster, a piece from one of his modernist... — Forbes Travel Guide

A delightful eighteenth-century palace houses this stunning boutique hotel. — Rough Guide

This 17th-century former palace at the heart of the Barri Gòtic offers an exclusive combination of history, the avantgarde and glamour. — DK Eyewitness

This elegant upscale boutique hotel marries ancient and avant-garde design. ... interior spaces are unfailingly contemporary and edgy. i. — Fodor's

The deeply planted roof terrace provides a welcome oasis from the otherwise frenetic city center, and Jordi Ruiz's on-site restaurant reverberates. — Concierge

Located next to the picturesque Sant Felip Neri Square in the atmospheric Gothic Quarter, the Hotel Neri Relais & Châteaux comprises two historic mansions, one dating to the 12th century. — Afar Magazine

This contemporary hotel emphasizes modern design and functionality. — Michelin Guide

In Las Ramblas, these 147 rooms have dark wood floors and spacious bathrooms; head to the rooftop infinity pool for spectacular views of Barri Gòtic and the city's ancient walls. — Travel + Leisure

Behind a 1920s façade, this sleek retreat has a stunning rooftop infinity pool and a lauded Catalan restaurant. — Jetsetter

With super-soundproofed rooms no smaller than 21 sq metres, this design hotel, complete with rooftop pool, is one of the standout hotel offerings along Via Laietana. — Lonely Planet

A creatively refashioned Twenties property in an atmospheric area, the hotel has character and charm, art and artistry — and to top it all, a fabulous rooftop infinity pool. — The Telegraph

This eminently stylish addition to the hip Barcelona scene is not as crowded as its name implies, and has a special appeal to cool 30-somethings. — Frommer's

The result is a cheerful avant-garde aesthetic with luxurious details such as high-pressure shower heads. — Fodor's

The name may be a bit off-putting, but rest assured the Cram isn’t crammed with anything except a very cool Barcelona crowd. — Condé Nast Traveler

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

Situated right in the heart of the Eixample, Hotel Cram is well-positioned for shopping and nightlife — Star Service

Building with a classical facade in the middle of Las Ramblas. The lobby is in a contemporary style, just like its simply decorated bedrooms. — Michelin Guide

This delightful house of fashion is a boutique barrel full of fun, functional design at very digestible rates. — Star Service

The hip and chic little sister of the venerable Hotel Majestic, the Murmuri is a good-value five-star hotel with comfortable rooms, decent eating and drinking options and a retro-glam interior. — The Telegraph

Housed in a lovely 19th-century building, the Hotel Murmuri is an elegant boutique that has been completely modernized while still maintaining a romantic appeal. — Oyster

Despite its setting in Barcelona’s busy pedestrian zone, the hotel is unexpectedly serene. — Travel + Leisure

The Condes de Barcelona is well under the radar of most North Americans. This Catalonian gem is a contender on the second tier, offering fine service, extraordinary dining and striking... — Star Service

Situated on the wide shop-filled Passeig de Gràcia, this former private villa (1895) is one of Barcelona's most popular and glamorous quality hotels. — Frommer's

Classily turned out in contemporary style. — Rough Guide

Former Belle Epoque palace with a Michelin-star restaurant and rooftop views of La Sagrada Familia. — Jetsetter

The most attractive half of the Comtes (Condes) de Barcelona occupies the 1890s Modernista Casa Enric Batlló. — Lonely Planet

In an enviable location, near Passeig de Gracia and La Pedrera, this successful high-end hotel is the design-conscious flagship from homegrown hero Derby Hotels — Star Service

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

Inside the fine 19th-century Palacio Verdura lurks one of the city's best-known designer digs. — Lonely Planet

Very select five-star-deluxe hotel. — Rough Guide

Located just off Paseo de Gracia, Claris is a mix of classic decor and a slightly hipster vibe. — goop

East of Plaça de les Glòries, the Meliá hotel group's Me Barcelona has taken a serious run at the top end of the city's hotel scene. — Fodor's

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

It might not be smack bang in the Barri Gòtic, but the Hotel Me... is likely to attract design buffs east of the city center to the Diagonal Mar neighborhood. — Concierge

This daring, slim tower, designed by Dominique Perrault, is made from two filigree slabs of glass. It overlooks Jean Nouvel’s Parc del Centre del Poblenou and offers designer digs. — Lonely Planet

The Melia Barcelona Sky is one of the most stylish hotels in the city, with contemporary design and vintage-chic decor. — Oyster

One of Barcelona's top new design hotels, the Ohla's neoclassical exterior... belies its avant-garde interior, full of witty, design-conscious touches. — Fodor's

A modern hotel featuring interesting designer details and an attractive facade. — 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

This beautifully designed hotel gets almost everything right, from the top-notch service to the lovely rooftop terrace with pool and twinkling views of Montjuïc. — Lonely Planet

The stylish and luxurious Ohla hotel is centrally located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. — Oyster

Excellent guestrooms and an attractive terrace-solarium on the roof. — Michelin Guide

Step off the busy harbourfront highway into this soothing four-star haven, set in a remodelled sixteenth-century mansion. — Rough Guide

A refurbished 16th-century town house, this hotel on the port has a contemporary decor in soothing neutral tones. — Fodor's

The crowning glory of the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is the rooftop terrace, with its navy blue-tiled plunge pool, cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the yachts of the Port Vell. — The Telegraph

A 16th-century palace with a rooftop pool and terrace between Barcelona's Gothic quarter and the old port. — Jetsetter

‘Hotel with dining room’ doesn’t accurately define ABaC Restaurant & Hotel, a two-Michelin-starred eatery in Barcelona with dreamy bedrooms and a serene spa. Go directly from a standout... — Mr & Mrs Smith

Spectacular guestrooms with a contemporary look, featuring top-quality furnishings, the latest technology and even colour therapy in the bathrooms. Modern spa. — Michelin Guide

This seemingly demure design diva calls to the floor just 15 fabulous guest rooms and suites, though its fashion sense and service standards compete with the best in the city. — Star Service

Intimate, uptown boutique style... perhaps the measure of the place is the personal-shopper service available for guests. — Rough Guide

Located in a historic home, this design hotel combines a boutique feel with all the trappings of a five-star property. — Departures

Pleasant lounge area with some historical details, plus comfortable, albeit rather small guestrooms with a contemporary design. — Michelin Guide

Set just off the Lower Rambla in an historic building constructed in 1902... Genial, hardworking staff are always eager to converse with non-Spanish-speaking visitors. — Frommer's

The modernista icon has been sumptuously restored, and the gem-like interior – colourful tiles, bright mosaics, sculpted marble, iron swirls and marine motifs – has no equal in Barcelona. — Rough Guide

There is also a great food program on the property including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Martín Berasategui. — Oyster

The velvet-swathed guest rooms with wooden accents are on the smalll side... yet it's the breathtaking public spaces that really shine. — Concierge

The philosophy here is luxury-in-the-details and green living, which leads to lots of fun perks including a free 24-hour snack facility and bicycle rentals. — Fodor's

A converted 19th-century mansion, this hotel oozes with in novative yet comfortable design touches. Big rooms, roof-terrace, extraordinary vertical garden and a free 24-hour bar. — DK Eyewitness

The famed Mallorcan shoemakers' first venture into hotel management, incorporating the aesthetics of design mecca Vinçon, has created an eco-friendly boutique hotel. — Insight Guides

Camper, the hip Mallorca-based shoe company that’s built a reputation on a homely look and progressive environmental image, has a hit on its hands with its first hotel. — Condé Nast Traveler

The Camper shoe company took its offbeat shoe design aesthetic and used it to convert a 19th-century Raval tenement building near the contemporary art museum into a designer hotel. — Frommer's