Surrounded by bougainvillea-festooned villas above Barcelona's Passeig de la Bonanova, this shiny hotel has a hot tub in every room; immaculate public areas of stone, steel, and glass; and a pleasant staff. Rooms are luminous. In summer, upper Barcelona is noticeably cooler, and quieter, at night than the rest of the city. The Turó de Vilana is a 10-minute walk from the Sarrià train that connects you with the city center in 15 minutes. Pros: New furnishings and latest technology in rooms, bright and cheery service and design, verdant and refreshing surroundings. Cons: A long way (10-minute walk plus 20-minute subway) from main exploring neighborhoods. ->
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