Fodor's Expert Review Ohla Barcelona

One of Barcelona's top design hotels, the Ohla has a neoclassical exterior (not counting the playful eyeballs stuck to the facade) that belies its avant-garde interior, full of witty, design-conscious touches. Rooms aren't particularly spacious, but they're tastefully done with a minimalist palate of charcoal browns and blacks, cream and pale-green textiles, hardwood floors, and tall windows. There's a fabulous rooftop terrace, with a plunge pool, sundeck, and bar. The Ohla's no-contest best feature is its gastronomy. The first-floor restaurant La Plassohla, with its butcher-block tables, serves as the breakfast venue for guests; weekday prix fixe lunches (€24) are good value. Upstairs, chef Romain Fornell runs the Michelin-starred Caelis restaurant.