Barceló Raval

Part of the city’s plans to pull El Raval up by the bootstraps, this cylindrical design tower makes a 21st-century splash. The rooftop terrace, plunge pool and 360° bar offer fabulous views, and the B-Lounge bar-restaurant is a lively tapas, brunch and cocktails spot. The fashion-forward rooms have slick aesthetics (white with lime-green or ruby-red splashes), coffee machines and rain showers.