"Almanac remains one Barcelona’s hottest hotels, and, even though its seventh birthday is just around the corner (where does the time go?), it still looks brand spanking new: Everything is shiny and modern, from the tech-forward rooms to the sauna and rooftop dipping pool. Book a Terrace Suite with a separate living room and a sun-drenched wraparound terrace overlooking Gran Via, one of Barcelona’s main thoroughfares—don’t worry, the soundproofing here is solid. It’s clear that tech is a big deal at Almanac. Lighting, temperature and curtains are all controlled from the in-room touch panels (which can be confusing until you get the hang of them), and there are gadgets a-plenty, including our personal favorite: the in-room popcorn machine, complete with popcorn kernels, just begging you to Chromecast a movie of your choosing onto the giant flat screen TV." - Gemma Askham, Isabelle Kliger
