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Barcelona’s grande dame five-star hotel is mere steps from the sea, with ample, sumptuous rooms and top-notch eating places. The first-floor, outdoor pool has stunning views of the Med.

This exquisite, 19th-century Eixample palace was once home to the counts of Vedruna. Inside, you’ll find a small museum of pre-Colombian art, part of the owner’s collection, some of which also decorates the suites. Guests get free admission to the nearby Museu Egipci (Museu Egipci), run by the hotel owner.

This deluxe hotel, founded in 1909, is a bastion of old-world elegance, with impeccable service, an opulent Baroque lobby and plush rooms. The Restaurante Diana offers regional cuisine, and the bar has live jazz (Thu–Sat).

Stately decor and faultless service are the hallmarks of this aptly named hotel. Exit through the heavy brass-and-glass doors and you’re mere steps from the Eixample’s Modernista gems. The rooftop swimming pool has views of the Sagrada Família and the Barcelona cityscape.

The highlight of this magnificent Modernista hotel is its pentagonal lobby. The commodious rooms have classic, tasteful decor. Splash in the outdoor pool and dine in the Thallasa Mediterranean restaurant.

In the heart of the Eixample, this stylish hotel displays art and jewellery from local galleries in its lobby. The hotel café and restaurant have a lovely outdoor terrace, with live music in summer (Thu only).

Looming over uptown Barcelona, this luxury highrise hotel has a whopping 500 ample, dark-wood rooms, a fine restaurant and bar, and a half-indoor, half-outdoor pool. Popular for conferences, it has many meeting rooms and a business centre.

Dating from the 19th-century, this newly renovated hotel oozes with innovative yet comfortable design touches. Big rooms, roof-terrace, extraordinary vertical garden and a free 24-hour bar.

This massive complex includes a vast private garden and a conference hall for up to 2,500 people. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style. The top floors offer unobstructed views of the city and mountains.

With understated elegance, the Hilton offers comfortable rooms and is particularly well-equipped for conferences. There are numerous restaurants and cafés, including an outdoor terrace restaurant serving fresh fish and tapas.