The Bar/Lounge at W Barcelona

"There’s a hip, resort feel, with direct beach access, a chillout lobby bar and see-and-be-seen rooftop lounge, while dining in Bravo is courtesy of creative Barcelona chef Carles Abellan"

"The main restaurant, Bravo, provides top-quality Catalan and international cuisine, and at sunset you can climb to the Eclipse Bar to enjoy stunning views as you sip your martini sangria"

"Eclipse looks likely to become a city hot spot: It already attracts international Euro-hoppers, expats, and Barcelonese trendsetters, as does the hotel's market-cuisine restaurant, run by Carles Abellán of Comerç 24 fame"

"Architect Ricardo Bofill's W is a stunner, inside and out, from the six-story atrium lobby with its black ceramic tile floors, suspended basket chairs and glitter walls to the adjacent bar-lounge with direct access to the "Attitudes" lounge deck, chill-out divans and pool"

"Guests can flit between the gym, infinity pool (with an adjacent cocktail bar) and spa as well as the gourmet restaurant by star chef Carles Abellán"

"The best thing about this hotel is that it’s far from the noise of the city, set along the boardwalk in La Barecloneta (although if you like to be central to all the city’s main attractions, its location could also be considered a shortcoming)"

"All the fancy extras are here, from spa and rooftop pool to designer bars and restaurants"

"Located on the Port of Barcelona, which serves to connect the city with the Mediterranean, this property allows easy access to the city's attractions including several museums and the nearby Barcelona Zoo"

"Even if you decide to stay somewhere else, it's worth the price of a high-end cocktail to enjoy the sweeping views at the Eclipse rooftop bar"

"Two restaurants and several bars get good reviews, as do the spa and fitness center"