Monument Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Antoni Gaudí's stunning Casa Milà building (also known as La Pedrera) and Casa Batlló are a short walk, with Plaça de Catalunya, Las Ramblas and the historic Old Town not much further.

The hotel's central location means it's close to famous sites including the Gothic Quarter, Park Güell and Sagrada Familia.
By plane: Fly to El Prat from London (2 hours 5 mins), Manchester (2 hours 20 mins) and Edinburgh (2 hours 40 mins). The hotel is a 25-minute drive from the airport. Parking costs €35 per day. skyscanner.net

The hotel is particularly popular with foodies wanting to experience the various gastronomic offerings. We loved the fabulous mix of old and new, to dizzying effect.

The Atelier is an in-house florist creating wonderful bouquets; few hotels can boast such a service. The hotel welcomes children, who can stay free up to the age of 12. There are connecting suites available and cots and extra beds can be provided on request.

• Restaurants
• Bars
• Sun terrace
• Swimming pool
• Spa
• Fitness centre
• Room service
• Free Wi-Fi

The Penthouse Suite has two bedrooms and bathrooms, five balconies, an open kitchen and dining table - with butler service included. The use of wood, brick, textures and hues has created the most wonderfully warm, homely guest rooms.

Deluxe Room, Family Room, Junior Suite, Family Suite, Monument Suite, Paseo de Gracia Suite, Enric Batlló Suite, Penthouse Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, pillow menu, TV, free Wi-Fi

The gastronomic offerings at this hotel are exceptional. It's the only hotel in Spain with four Michelin stars. We loved the perfectly cured scallop with sage hollandaise, noisette buttercream and codium seaweed crisp.

Lasarte: 3 Michelin stars, creative cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed-Sat.
Oria: 1 Michelin star, Mediterranean cuisine. Open for lunch, Wed-Sun and dinner, Wed-Sat.
Glasss: terrace restaurant, breakfast buffet and à la carte. Open daily.