Ideally positioned in Barcelona’s central residential district, Eixample, 987 is a truly sumptuous hotel. The resplendent lobby, bar and restaurant display creative lighting and brim with innovative, stylish furniture. The combined effect is, well, nothing short of spectacular.

Rooms are similarly striking, but with a light, breezy feel that would offer the perfect respite from a sweltering summer day. All rooms have televisions, individual air conditioning and free wi-fi internet. Rates in peak season range upwards from around €110 per night for a single room, but there are cheaper rates available if you are booking a longer stay. It may be prudent to allow for this eventuality, as you may well find it hard to leave such pronounced luxury behind.