Gran Hotel la Florida

Crowning Tibidabo’s Hill, about seven miles outside of Barcelona, Gran Hotel La Florida is a top-tier hotel member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

The spectacular 37-metre stainless steel swimming pool flows from indoors to out and is heated during the winter. If you’re here in the summer, there’s a poolside bar, sun decks, and sunbeds on the garden terraces. But it’s not the only way to relax -- Spa by L’Occitane has a jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna, and pressure showers, and you can book one of L’Occitane’s signature treatments, which all start with a luxurious welcome ritual, including a salt foot bath and foot massage.

The restaurant Bistro 1925 specialises in sophisticated Catalan cuisine using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Meanwhile, Les Terrasses Bar & Lounge serves guests not only on the main terrace but also in the charming, secluded corners of the hotel's gardens. Additionally, the TB Bar provides all-day dining with views of the Barcelona skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows.

There are 70 rooms with art nouveau-inspired décor. They all have luxury finishes like marble bathrooms with decadently heated floors, and some have the most incredible city views for when you’re looking for something with a real wow factor.