Claris Hotel & Spa (Barcelona, Spain)

Hotel Claris is a five-star hotel located in the heart of Barcelona’s shopping, cultural and tourist district. Every one of the 124 luxurious rooms and suites have climate control, 24-hour room service, satellite TV, Bluetooth connectivity and each is decorated with original pieces of Roman, Egyptian or Hindu art. Remodelled in 1992 from a former palace, Hotel Claris boasts an outdoor pool, solarium, gym and sauna and, uniquely, an Egyptian art museum with various pieces from the owners extensive private collection. The hotel has two dining options; East 47 Cocktail and Tapas Bar serving spirits, wines by the glass and, of course, cocktails, and La Terraza del Hotel Claris, a glass-enclosed gourmet restaurant which affords spectacular views across the city. The historic Gothic quarter and Plaza Catalunya are ten-minutes away and the hotel is situated mere steps from Passeig de Gracia with its multitude of exclusive clothing stores.