"You’ll feel right at home from the moment you walk in this meticulously restored modernist building, in an unbeatable Gothic Quarter location a stone’s throw from the marina. The vibe is laid-back and casual, but the accommodations are seriously comfortable—the Hypnos beds are the same sort favored by the British royal family, so expect to wake up feeling like a prince or princess. Lauded chef Marc Gascons serves Catalonian specialties made from locally sourced products at the hotel's Informal restaurant. Don’t miss the soft gnocchi with truffle in winter, or the shrimp carpaccio in summer. Make time to head up to the Rooftop de Informal terrace, where you can gaze out at the marina from your spot in the pool, cocktail in hand." - Gemma Askham, Isabelle Kliger
