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300; ; Diagonal)
Design meets plain zany here, where the balconies look like strips of skin peeled back from
the shiny hotel surface. The idea would no doubt have appealed to Dalí. In the foyer, a
sprawling, minimalist and popular bar opens before you. Light, clear tones dominate in the
ultramodern rooms, of which there are several categories.
HOTEL
HOTEL HISPANOS SIETE SUIZA
from €200; ; Sagrada Família)
Within spitting distance of the towering madness that is La Sagrada Família is this original
lodging option. Wander in past seven vintage Hispano-Suiza cars to one of several apart-
ments, which generally have two double rooms with separate bathrooms (note the super
showers!), a lounge, kitchen, washer-drier and terrace.
HOTEL
HOTEL MAJÈSTIC
; Passeig de Gràcia)
This sprawling, central option has the charm of one of the great European hotels. The
rooftop pool is great for views and relaxing, or you can pamper yourself in the spa after a
workout in the gym. The standard rooms (no singles) are smallish but comfortable and with
marble bathrooms.
DESIGN HOTEL
MANDARIN ORIENTAL
d from €425; ; Passeig de Gràcia)
At this imposing former bank, 98 rooms combine contemporary designer style with subtle
Eastern touches. Straight lines, lots of white and muted colours dominate the look. Many of
the standard rooms (no smaller than 32 sq metres) have luxurious tubs and all overlook
either Passeig de Gràcia or an interior sculpted garden.
Gràcia & Park Güell
Staying up in Gràcia takes you out of the mainstream tourist areas and gives you a more au-
thentic feel for the town. All the touristy bits are never far away by metro and the restaurant
and bar life in Gràcia is great on its own.
