Staying at
Barcelona's Hotel Omm is a style experience. Situated in the city's fashionable Paseo de Gracia district, the sites and shops of this buzzing city are just a step outside, making this boutique hotel the perfect place to stay on a short city break.
The fact that Hotel Omm is a member of Design Hotels hints at the stylish ambience you can expect to enjoy. Architect Juli Capella and interior designers Sandra Tarruella and Isabel Lopez are responsible for its contemporary design: sleek black corridors lead to light, minimalist rooms with smooth white cabinets concealing all the mod cons.
To the left of a discreet reception desk is an area featuring large squishy sofas, perfect for enjoying a coffee and the paper pre-sight seeing or an aperitif before heading out to one of the many restaurants and bars nearby. This hotel has a young and trendy vibe, and is ideal for those who love a spot of people watching. This is definitely where Barcelona's cool crowd come to see and be seen.
The hotel's Michelin-starred and curiously named Moo Restaurant, is home to the world-famous Roca brothers and offers a twist on Catalan cooking in a modern monochrome setting. For lighter meals there's Moovida, a cafeteria-style restaurant offering 24-hour service, including an impressive breakfast buffet. Spaciomm, the hotel's luxury spa, features personalised treatments as well as, unusually for a hotel spa, Pilates classes. Meanwhile night owls can enjoy the hotel's club, Omsession, featuring DJs and live bands.
When the city has tired you out head up to Omm's elegant rooftop terrace where you'll find a pool, a cocktail bar and fantastic views out over the city: with drink in hand you can gaze across to Gaudi's unfinished La Sagrada Familia and to the uniquely designed roof of La Pedreras.
Hotel Omm, Rossello 265, 08008 Barcelona, Spain; (+34 93 445 40 00; hotelomm.es). Room rates from £270, per room, per night.
