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BARCELONA

Best for beach-lovers

£ £ £ HOTEL ARTS

ne of Barcelona’s greatest assets is its beach, and there’s nowhere better to enjoy it than the city’s original ‘design’ hotel, which opened in 1994 just a pebble’s throw from the sand. Inside this landmark 44-storey tower is contemporary glamour wherever you look, from the oversized chandeliers and marble floors in the lobby to the rooms with their quietly sophisticated taupe and ivory decor, Asprey bathroom products and breathtaking views of the Med. Tuck into two-Michelin-starred fare at the restaurant or unwind in the superb rooftop spa. Bored of the beach? No problem — choose from the hotel’s two outdoor

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