"El Palace is all Baroque opulence. Like a small-scale version of Versailles in the center of Barcelona, this property used to be the Ritz, and it shows in everything from the fancy doormen in top hats to the old-school room keys to the lavish fabrics and furnishings. It is a stately grande dame hotel that has been one of Barcelona's leaders in luxury ever since it first opened in 1919. If budget isn’t an issue, then El Palace’s Art Suites are among the prettiest money can buy. Each one is inspired by a former prominent guest—from Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, to artist Salvador Dalí, and French-American singer, dancer and actor Josephine Baker—and their particular artistic preferences. There’s also a Roman-style mosaic bath for those Insta-worthy tub moments." - Gemma Askham, Isabelle Kliger
