El Sant Cugat  

In Sant Cugat, a design hotel vibe just 20 km from Barcelona on the Rambla del Celler by the new Town Hall. It's 500 m from the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat station, 200 m from the auditorium and 300 m from the monastery; Barcelona Airport is about 26 km away.

Avant-garde architecture and a pop aesthetic meet open, art-filled spaces across 97 rooms. Rooms show original artworks and photos, offer views over Sant Cugat and the Collserola mountains, plasma TV, pillow menu, in-room safe and en-suite bath/shower with hairdryer, plus individually controlled AC and king or double beds.

Spotlight on a lively lounge, café and bar, a library and several meeting rooms. Daily newspaper, 24-hour reception, room service and laundry are available, and parking/garage can be used for an additional fee — wake up to Collserola mornings and stroll into town.

Several meeting rooms and a library for focused work, with ADSL and wireless internet throughout the hotel and lift access to guest floors.

Restaurant Vermell serves fresh, modern Mediterranean cuisine and opens onto an attractive outdoor terrace in summer. Breakfast is a daily buffet; lunch and dinner are offered as set menus or à la carte. The lounge is ideal for drinks and light bites.