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ther options. The terrace is a nice spot to relax for a while, looking over the rooftops of
L'Eixample.
B&B
CAMI BED & GALLERY
from €135, s/d without bathroom from €110; ; Catalunya)
A new, luxury B&B in a handsome Modernista building that could not be more central, just
metres from the Plaça de Catalunya. Seven airy rooms, with high ceilings, are meticulously
designed and each is slightly different in character, though only one has a private bathroom.
It was conceived by art lovers, and also functions as a gallery, staging exhibtions and cultur-
al events.
HOTEL
CONDES DE BARCELONA
€164; ; Passeig de Gràcia)
The most attractive half of the Condes de Barcelona occupies the 1890s Modernista Casa
Enric Batlló. Across the road stands a more modern extension. Clean, designer lines domin-
ate inside each, with luxurious rooms, hardwood floors and architectural touches reminis-
cent of the Modernista exterior. The rooftop pool is a great place to relax after a hard day's
sightseeing.
DESIGN HOTEL
HOTEL SIXTYTWO
€149/164; ; Passeig de Gràcia)
This 21st-century designer setting, housed in a well-preserved 1930s edifice, boasts Bang &
Olufsen TVs and expansive, softly backlit beds. Inside the block is a pretty Japanese garden;
you can also opt for a massage in your room. All rooms enjoy designer features (and Etro
bath products) but the more tempting (and dearer) ones have balconies or little private ter-
races.
HOTEL
HCC ST MORITZ
; Passeig de Gràcia)
This upmarket hotel, set in a late-19th-century building, has 91 fully equipped rooms and
boasts an elegant restaurant, terrace bar and small gym. Some of the bigger rooms, with
