Catalonia Atenas

In Barcelona’s Sant Martí on Avenida Meridiana, minutes from the Sagrada Família and Torre Glòries. An eco-certified city hotel with easy access to Avinguda Diagonal, Plaça de Catalunya and the beaches around Bogatell and Nova Icaria. Pet-friendly (one dog or cat under 20 kg on request) and a handy family-friendly base for exploring L'Eixample and Clot.

About 201 stylish rooms feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning and marble bathrooms with baths or showers; some rooms add terraces, coffee/tea makers, bathrobes and slippers. The vibe is modern-city chic with a rooftop solarium and sun deck that delivers panoramic views of Barcelona.

Full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments, plus a Turkish bath, sauna and jacuzzi. Swim in the outdoor pool or the indoor heated pool, or lounge by the rooftop pool with city views. There’s a gym, kids’ playroom, concierge and a tour desk — soak up the skyline and then recharge.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property, 24-hour front desk, onsite paid parking and laundry/dry-cleaning services. Lobby newspapers and multilingual staff make quick work of practical needs.

Gastrobar and a lively bar/lounge serve drinks and light bites, with a snack bar for daytime nibbles and limited-hour room service. Buffet breakfast is available for a fee (weekdays 7:00–10:30, weekends 7:30–11:00) with pastries, cheeses, cold meats and fresh fruit.