Standing proudly at the heart of Barcelona’s picturesque Barri Gotic is the stunning Hotel Neri. It’s a former 18th century royal palace, and there’s some full-blown regality to show for it.

Hotel Neri has a solid, stone contemporary feel that manages to preserve the original gothic flourishes and retain the stately gravitas of its age. Rooms here are seductively sexy and distinctly grown up. Huge beds are festooned in velvet and the rugged dark grey slate bathrooms cry out luxury spa. The jewel in the crown is the surprisingly private roof terrace. Slop back into a hammock and enjoy a vivid Barcelona sun set amongst the greenery.