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It's not to everyone's taste - it's probably fair to say that the less annoying you find the end-
less Omm/Moo tagging of services and facilities, the more you'll like the hotel. €200
Mandarin Oriental Pg. de Gràcia 38-40 931 518 888, mandarinoriental.com/Bar-
celona ; Passeig de Gràcia; map . The latest designer addition to Barcelona's most prestigi-
ous avenue is the super-sleek Mandarin Oriental , which fills the premises of a former bank
building with a soaring white atrium and a serene selection of gorgeously light rooms - the
suites particularly, with their stunning bathrooms and private terraces, are among the finest
inBarcelona.There'stheobligatorysuperstarrestaurant, Moments (underthedirectionofthe
world's only five-Michelin-starred female chef, Carme Ruscalleda), while bar, spa, mimosa
garden and rooftop “dipping pool” combine oriental tranquillity and Euro cool. €415
the5Rooms c/de Pau Claris 72, 2 933 427 880, www.thefiverooms.com ; Urquina-
ona; map . The impeccable taste and fashion background of owner Jessica is evident at the5-
rooms :gorgeouscontemporary-styledB&Broomsarespaciousandlight-filled,withoriginal
artwork above each bed, exposed brick walls and terrific bathrooms. Despite the high-spec
surroundings, the feel is house party rather than hotel - breakfast is served whenever you
like, drinks are always available, and Jessica is happy to sit down and talk you through her
favourite bars , restaurants and galleries. Suites and apartments are also available (from €175
for two). €165
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Alternative Creative Youth Home Ronda de la Universitat 17 635 669 021,
alternative-barcelona.com ; Universitat/Catalunya; map . The hostel hangout for a self-se-
lecting art crowd, who love the laidback vibe, projection lounge, cool music and city-savvy
staff. The regular hostel stuff is well designed too, with a walk-in kitchen, lockers and laun-
dry,andamaximumof24peoplespreadacrossthreesmalldorms.For mu choftheyearrates
fall to around €20, though peak summer sees them rise to €36. Dorms €30
CasadeBilly Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 934 263 048, casabillybarcelona.com ;
Rocafort; map . A welcoming guesthouse in a restored nineteenth-century building near Pl.
d'Espanya with sixteen spotless rooms (singles and doubles; some en suite) elegantly dec-
orated by Billy himself with antique mirrors, armoires and crystal chandeliers. Guests have