The Bar/Lounge at Gran Hotel La Florida

"Describing itself as an “urban resort”, the five-star, hillside Gran Hotel La Florida re-creates the glory days of the 1950s, when it was at the centre of Barcelona high society"

"Communal amenities include a world-class restaurant, Barcelonas, a cafe for more casual meals, a spa and infinity pool, and terraced gardens"

"The Sky Terrace Suite bears the imprint of artist Rebecca Horn (the creator of Barceloneta beach's rusty cubes) and has a large patio with a Jacuzzi"

"It's a pricey 20-minute taxi ride into Barcelona, and the hotel's own shuttle limo to the top of Passeig de Grácia runs only four times a day, with the last return at 4:30 pm"

"With a fairly removed location in the hills that ring the city, the 70-room Gran Hotel La Florida has a history as a luxurious, star-studded getaway far from the frenzy of Barcelona's crowds"