The taxi won’t take you all the way and you’ll have a challenge on your hands navigating through the narrow streets, alleyways and dead ends of Barrio Gotico just to get here. But hidden variously by tourists during the day and by sheer darkness at night, we never hesitate to recommend this place to anyone looking for a truly special place to stay. Set in a converted palazzetto in the heart of the historic Gothic Quarter, you’d be hard pressed to find a more unique place to lay your head.
Every region has its share of entrepreneurs. Silicon Valley has its high tech wizards, Milan its couturiers, and Nigeria its money transfer-challenged businessmen. Here, meanwhile, there's been no shortage of holiday flat renters.
Win a two night Barcelona & Discovery package at this luxury boutique hotel. One of our favourite Barcelona hotels, and most certainly our favourite rooftop pool.
For all the high-end design, the sexual tension is evident from the moment you enter the lobby. Provided along with your room are an array of signs to hang off your door knob, including "Disturb, please." Everyone’s game here, except for the staff. Shame.
Gran Clase used to be neither gran or with clase. Times change, though, and today Renfe is putting its new Talgo Trenhotel into service with larger beds, flat screens, and more luggage space as some of the novelties.
There's no denying it: Being married makes perfect financial sense - 1x2 is simply cheaper than 2x1. So put a ring on it, but do it cheaply. Say, by doing away with the party and moving the ceremony directly into the honeymoon.