The 10 Best Hotels in Barcelona, Spain to Book Now - AFAR

"A striking modern façade with curving white balconies makes this design-forward property a bold departure from the district’s 19th-century architecture; originally opened in 2003 and refreshed more recently, it pairs a swanky lobby-level restaurant with a vast circular bar and a rooftop terrace that offers spectacular views of La Pedrera and the Sagrada Familia alongside well-made cocktails. The hotel emphasizes creative, locally inspired guest experiences—offering curated excursions like vinyl shopping with a local DJ or neighborhood wine tours—and features a mezzanine library stocked with reads by and about women in tribute to the Catalan writer who inspired the property’s name." - Jennifer Ceaser