Hotel Brummell

"How did it strike you on arrival? One of only a few hotels set in one of the city’s bustling residential neighborhoods, there’s a distinctly authentic feel about Hotel Brummell. From the urban design of the lobby to the locals sipping café con leche on the window bench, Hotel Brummell is Barcelona through and through. What’s the crowd like? Visitors here have a healthy glow about them, as if they’ve just come in from a run, or finished one of the hotel's complimentary yoga classes. Tell us about your room. While the Poolside Standard is an excellent option for budget travelers, we can’t resist the Brummell Penthouse. There are two of these, situated at the very top of the hotel, each featuring its own private outdoor bathtub and terrace, and a spectacular bedside view across the city. What's the bed like? Queen-size bed with 100-percent cotton sheets. How's the bathroom? Choose your roommate wisely! The open-plan room and bathroom is best suited to guests who are very comfortable together. Other key details include a rain shower, heated floors, and homemade MMLL bathroom products. How's the Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi here is totally free. Anything stand out about other services and features? Brummell has partnered with local wellness specialists Beyond BCN to offer complimentary yoga and boxing classes, which take place in the hotel’s light-flooded loft. And if that's not enough activity for you, there's a complimentary running club that puts guests and locals through their paces on the nearby hills of Montjuïc every Tuesday. Book online if you'd like to take advantage of the half-day bike rental as well. After all that exercise, treat yourself to some time on the roof terrace—selfies in the plunge pool are sure to rake in the Instagram likes. What was most memorable about your stay? This hotel is a real treat for the health-and-wellness set. Bottom line: worth it, and why? The small Poolside Standard room offers great value. In the low season, the Penthouses are an incredible deal as well. All in all, you can't go wrong with a stay here." - Isabelle Kliger