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Set in a sky-high tower looming above Port Olímpic, this is one of Barcelona's most fash-
ionable hotels. It has more than 480 rooms with unbeatable views, and prices vary greatly
according to size, position and time of year. Services range from enticing spa facilities to
fine dining in Arola, run by the Michelin-starred Sergi Arola.
LUXURY HOTEL
MELIÁ SKY BARCELONA
93 367 20 50;
www.melia.com
; Carrer de Pere IV 272-286; r €152-257;
; Poblenou)
This daring, slim tower, designed by Dominique Perrault, is made from two filigree slabs of
glass. It overlooks Jean Nouvel's Parc del Centre del Poblenou and offers designer digs,
with city or sea views. The amenities are extensive, including various bars and terraces, an
enticing pool and a 24th-floor Michelin-starred restaurant (Dos Cielos).
La Sagrada Família & L'Eixample
It comes as little surprise that this extensive bourgeois bastion should also be home to the
greatest range of hotels in most classes. The grid avenues house some of the city's classic
hotels and a long list of decent midrange places.
B&B
FASHION HOUSE
without bathroom €41/71; ; Urquinaona)
The name is a little silly but this typical, broad 1st-floor L'Eixample flat contains eight
rooms of varying size done in tasteful style, with 4.5m-high ceilings, parquet floors and, in
some cases, a little balcony onto the street. Bathrooms are located along the broad corridor,
one for every two rooms.
HOSTAL
HOSTAL MUNTANER
without bathroom €50; ; Hospital Clínic)
Within a five-block walk of Passeig de Gràcia and Diagonal, this is a busy residential loca-
tion surrounded by restaurants and bars (especially along nearby Carrer d'Aribau, a block
away). Crisp, simple rooms are comfy and light. Be aware of traffic noise at the front of the
house - a room deeper inside will guarantee tranquillity.
HOSTAL
HOSTAL OLIVA
