The Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona is a beautifully-designed, 5-star hotel located on the popular Passeig de Gràcia. Just a 5-minute walk from Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera), this hotel offers stunning city views, luxurious accommodations, and top-notch amenities including a spa, rooftop pool & bar, indoor pool, gym/fitness centre, and 24-hour room service.

The rooms at the Mandarin Oriental are brighter and more open than average, with an impressive home theatre system. You can also find a comfy seating area, large flat-screen TV, and CD/DVD player in each room. The bathrooms have either a spacious bathtub or shower, along with complimentary Acqua di Parma amenities, bathrobes and slippers. If you're looking to enjoy a stress-free city break or vacation without worrying about chores back at home, this is the perfect place.

The hotel's bar and restaurants boast both tantalizing menus as well as impeccable design, creating an all-around envy-inducing atmosphere. Blanc restaurant offers all-day meals, whereas Moments specialises in modern Catalan cuisine. Carme Ruscalleda is the hotel's Michelin-starred head chef, so you might want to make some time in your schedule to enjoy her beautiful cuisine.