$$$-$$$$, Eixample
Fodor's Review:
Constructed with an exposed brick, steel, and glass factory motif with Buddhist and Hindu art giving the hotel a Zen tranquillity, this relative newcomer to the local hotel panorama has established itself as one of Barcelona's best design hotels. A few steps below the Diagonal and well situated for exploring the Eixample and the rest of the city, the hotel, named for Barcelona's famous composer and pianist Enric Granados, is an interesting compendium of materials and taste. The first-rate Mediterranean restaurant and the rooftop pool and solarium provide the cherry on top of this sundae. Pros: quiet semipedestrianized street; elegant building with chic design in wood, marble, and glass; polished service. Con: room prices here vary wildly according to availability and season.
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