Claris G.L., Barcelona

At this luxury hotel located just one block from Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia, enjoy the unique art collection, roof-top pool and courtesy Smart cars, letting you explore the city at your own speed.

Built in a converted 19th century palace, the Claris houses the Barcelona Egyptian Museum and has over 400 original pieces of art on display.

In the bedrooms, modern luxuries including an LCD TV and CD player mix with hand-made furniture, antiques and artworks that make every room unique.

Cross the street to Passeig de Gracia, where you can find some of Barcelona’s most famous buildings. Visit Gaudi’s Casa Batlló, the designer boutiques of Boulevard Rosa, or just walk down to Plaça Catalunya and the popular Ramblas.

Later, relax in the Claris hotel’s sauna or in the roof-top swimming pool, and enjoy the city views from the terrace.