5-star hotels in Barcelona

Designed by the architect Ricardo Bofill, the hotel will provide a contemporary lifestyle experience with a complete range of services, such as Spain's first Bliss® Spa (New York's hottest spa), a restaurant on the second floor with unparalleled views of the Barcelona shoreline, a sleek rooftop bar from London-based nightlife gurus Ignite Group and the signature W living room experience. Built in 2009, the hotel has a total of 473 rooms on offer and welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and lift access. Guests may additionally make use of the newspaper stand, conference facilities, WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services. A garage is available to those arriving by car (fees apply).

This luxurious hotel is situated on one of Barcelona's most famous streets, the Passeig de Gràcia, just a few steps from Gaudí's Casa Batlló. Its neoclassical façade is perfectly combined with a contemporary interior design, its rooftop terrace enjoys an outdoor pool and fantastic views over the city. Attractions such as Plaça de Catalunya, Las Ramblas or the cathedral Sagrada Familia are within walking distance.

This air-conditioned apartment hotel offers 50 fully equipped self-catering apartments designed to make the guests' stay a very comfortable one. The hotel provides a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, hotel safe, currency exchange facility and lift access. Also offered is a laundry service, on-site parking, WIFI Internet access, Business Centre, a breakfast room, bar-cafeteria with lunch menu.

Situated directly on Avenida Diagonal in a high-rise building overlooking Barcelona, this modern hotel is just a short stroll from the Nou Camp stadium, home of FC Barcelona football club. It features a VIP Club and an excellent spa and wellness centre. The centre of the Catalonian capital with attractions such as Plaça de Catalunya or the cathedral Sagrada Familia is easily reachable by metro.

This stunning and luxurious hotel, superbly secluded beside a park and close to a beautiful garden dating back to the middle of the 19th century, is superbly located very close to Diagonal Avenue. Within the area, guests will be able to find a number of commercial sites, restaurants and bars. In this hotel, guests will be able to spend a relaxed stay whilst enjoying wonderful view of the sea and the city.

Being in the heart of the city, this hotel is a perfect base from which to explore Barcelona. It is located on Paseo de Gracia, the city's main shopping thoroughfare, only 5 minutes from the romantic Gothic Quarter. Restaurants and bars are only steps from the hotel, and nightclubs are also within walking distance. Public transportation is in the vicinity, linking guests to everything the city has to offer. Facilities include a cafe, a bar, a breakfast room and WLAN/Internet access.

Built in 2002, this hotel comprises a total of 273 rooms spread over 7 floors of which 47 are suites and are 235 are double rooms. Facilities within this hotel include a foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange facility, a lift and a café. Guests may make use of the hairdresser's salon, bar, pub, theatre hall and air-conditioned à la carte restaurant; a conference room; WIFI. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities and room and laundry services round off this hotel's offerings.

Opened in 2006, the air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 75 rooms. Within the lobby guests will find a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe and lift access. There are several conference rooms, one is suitable for 250 persons and integrated into the garden. Also available at this establishment are a café, a hairdresser, a bar, a TV lounge room and laundry services, and parking for those arriving by car.

This fantastic and luxurious hotel enjoys a superb location right on the seafront of the long and lively promenade located just beside the Olympic harbor. The hotel offers unique and breathtaking panoramic views to the city and over the sea. There are public transports links close at hand and it is just a few minutes' walk to the closest local beach. Various shopping venues, countless bars, restaurants and a nightclub are to be found in the immediate vicinity. This is the perfect location for those who wish to explore and discover the numerous touristic and historic attractions of the city.

Established in 2005, this luxury hotel was designed by British architect Richard Rogers and offers a total of 280 rooms on 27 floors, including 34 suites and 4 wheelchair-accessible rooms. The hotel features a restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes prepared with wine. The hotel's most dominant feature is the glass dome ""Evo"" restaurant at the top of the Tower. Guests can also eat in the Axis Bar and the café. The hotel has a lobby, a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, a lift, a TV room, a conference room, WiFi and a garage (charges apply). An auditorium, shops, room and laundry services (charges apply) are also on offer. The hotel offers complimentary transfer service to and from airport and Plaza Catalunya (check timetable withe the hotel).