In the upper part of the Eixample below the Diagonal, this modern hotel offers impeccable service and a central location for middle and upper Barcelona. (In the other direction, you're only half an hour's walk from the waterfront.) It's named for its proximity to the city's prime art-gallery district, a few blocks away on Rambla de Catalunya and Consell de Cent. Rooms are comfortable, contemporary in decor, spotless, largely characterless, but perfectly adequate. Pros: well located for Eixample shopping and Moderniste architecture, intimate enough to feel a personal touch. Cons: slightly cold and high-tech, minimalist lines and ambience.
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