Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Jazz

Bright colors, clean lines, and contemporary artwork give this hotel (dead center in the heart of Barcelona) a hip, fashionable feel. Rooms have hardwood plank floors, plenty of storage, and decor in muted tones of gray, black, and beige, accented with orange or citrus yellow pillows and textiles. Noise comes in from the heavily trafficked artery connecting Plaça Catalunya and Plaça de la Universitat. The bar on the rooftop terrace does tapas and cocktails.