The Bar/Lounge at Axel Hotel Barcelona

"It’s a hip but relaxed space with designer rooms (featuring complimentary beauty products), a bar and restaurant that are part of the local scene, plus a fabulous terrace pool and “Skybar” for posing and preening, excellent spa and fitness facilities, and a full range of massage and other treatments available"

"The hotel's Bench restaurant is up to par, and the rooftop deck and pool (with pool, bar, cascade and Jacuzzi: (open April-October) has good views over the city"

" On-site amenities include a well-equipped fitness center, a spa with a steam and spa facilities, a narrow rooftop pool area with a whirlpool and bar, and a restaurant -- Nikkei 103 -- serving Japanese-Peruvian fare"

"Constructed in the early 20th century as a more elegant and airy residential extension of Barcelona’s old city, the Eixample district has style in spades and is a foodie hot spot"

"A huge mural of two men embracing adorns the lobby, there’s gay erotic art in most guest rooms, the on-site boutique sells skimpy men’s bathing trunks, and there’s a strong flirting scene at the rooftop pool, sun deck, and cocktail bar"