The Bar/Lounge at Serras Barcelona

"Inside, contemporary additions abound; the in-house tapas restaurant, Informal, led by Michelin-starred Catalan chef Marc Gascons serves Mediterranean classics, while a rooftop terrace pulls in both locals and guests, thanks to a slick lounge area and infinity pool"

"The rooftop terrace bar and pool have spectacular views of glitzy Port Vell, while the hotel's fine-dining restaurant overlooks the old city’s palm-lined streets"

"There is also a rooftop terrace that offers dining facilities, a gym, infinity pool, and a sky bar overlooking the port"

"Designer Eva Martinez found ingenious, tasteful ways to make the best of the space and its limits: a small lobby with a comfortable sofa suite leads back to the long narrow El Informal, the hotel's excellent restaurant, presided over by award-winning young chef Marc Gascons; a mezzanine hosts the 24-hour lounge bar and a small gym"

"Check out Ocaña for brunch in its eye-popping café, which is studded with chandeliers, or for cocktails in the chic basement Apotheke bar, which offers Prohibition-style drinks"

"A fresh and funky five-star that has every comfort – including a rooftop bar with a small dipping pool and a terrific view over the port – but never feels stuffy"

"Its decked rooftop bar and pool area, with views across the port, is worth a visit even for non-guests"

"The rooftop terrace overlooks the Barcelona waterfront and is a wonderful place to enjoy lunch or a light dinner"

"In the mezzanine lounge area, press a button and a bartender appears to take drink orders"