Villa Emilia

Polished contemporary hotel for lovers of all things beige

Noteworthy for: Villa Emilia's location isn't bang in the centre of things, but with many Gaudi buildings and the hip Poble Sec neighbourhood nearby, it's hardly in a backwater either.
Word to the wise: Don't miss having a drink in the lovely rooftop bar.

In some ways, the four star Villa Emilia is the sort of place we're all looking for - a hotel that looks more expensive that it actually is. With spacious, well-furnished rooms decorated in tasteful shades of taupe and brown, its sleek modern interior and attentive staff have a five star look to them. The hotel's rooftop bar, meanwhile, has views pretty enough to make it a destination.
Admittedly, with a location on the edge of the Eixample, it's not Barcelona's most central hotel, even though there is a metro stop on the next corner. Still, if you can live without hip bars right on your doorstep and don't mind doing a little walking, Villa Emilia is an excellent choice.