Best Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Spain

The Claris Hotel and Spa is about as swanky as they come. The lobby is adorned with marble columns and leather furnishings and the hotel features a variety of rooftop spaces including, a pool, a bar, a restaurant and a gym. But its interiors and services aren't the only elements that earned praise from recent lodgers. Guests love the hotel's location among the bustling streets of Barcelona. The Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona's premier shopping street, sits just blocks away, as does Gaudí's gorgeous Casa Mila and Casa Batlló. But you don't have to leave the property to experience world-class art. Hotel Claris features an extensive art collection in and out of the rooms, particularly on the first floor, where guests can find a variety of works from original Roman mosaics to centuries-old Turkish kilims. Along with one-of-a-kind artwork, rooms feature plenty of modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.  Guests looking to get a bite on-site will no doubt eat up the stylish interiors of the Chinese-Mediterranean fusion Mr. Kao or the rooftop La Terraza del Claris, both praised for its cuisine and awesome atmosphere.