Best for beach-lovers
HOTEL ARTS
One of Barcelona's greatest assets is its beach, and there's nowhere better to enjoy it than the city's original 'design' hotel, which opened in 1994 just a pebble's throw from the sand. Inside this landmark, 44-storey tower is contemporary glamour wherever you look, from the oversized chandeliers and marble floors in the lobby to the rooms with their quietly sophisticated taupe and ivory decor, Asprey bathroom products, and breathtaking views of the Med. Tuck into two-Michelin-starred fare at the restaurant or unwind in the superb rooftop spa. Bored of the beach? No problem - choose from the hotel's two outdoor pools instead.
ROOMS: From €330 (£274).
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Best for romantics
THE NERI
Hidden away down a narrow lane in Barcelona's historic Gothic Quarter, there's such a rarefied sense of hush and intimacy at this classy, converted 12th-century townhouse that it's hard to believe you're less than five minutes from the hubbub of Las Ramblas. The lobby sets a stylish tone on arrival, with contemporary lighting glowing against a wood-paneled ceiling and a sweeping, medieval stone staircase. The hotel's 22 rooms have a relaxed, modern feel with ivory walls, vibrant red rugs and luxurious bathrooms, and you'll find a plunge pool and loungers on the small rooftop terrace. The restaurant, meanwhile, serves up a mean line in Asian fusion fine dining, so there's no rush to leave the hotel when you get peckish.
ROOMS: From €270 (£224), room only.
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Best for culture vultures
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July/August 2022 من National Geographic Traveller (UK).
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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