The Bar/Lounge at El Palauet Luxury Suites

"These spaces are truly huge: 1,615 square feet, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining room, a lounge area and a fully equipped kitchen"

"Situated on Barcelona's most emblematic avenue, El Palauet is housed in a listed 1906 art nouveau building with high ceilings, stunning frescoes, and a sumptuous rooftop spa, which includes a Finnish sauna, Jacuzzi and massage, and beauty treatment room"

"Yes, this is a do-it-yourself hotel, but there are more bars and tapas cafes within walking distance than you can count"

"Unsurprisingly, given the apartments’ city-central location on the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, rooms have colour-rich views of Barcelona street life and Tibidabo mountain; pick the day’s destination over breakfast"

"• Barcelona’s beaches are about a 20-minute walk from the hotel — after sunning yourself, meander back to El Palauet but not before stopping in a café or two for a late afternoon cocktail"