[HOTEL REVIEW] Abac Barcelona

This exclusive 15-room luxury boutique hotel embodies contemporary style at its best, fitting right in in a city that treasures design. Rooms are avant-garde, from the clean, white and beige decor, to the modern under lighting, to the remote-controlled blinds, to the Bang & Olufsen sound system. An amazing spa with Turkish baths shouldn't be missed, and the hotel's Michelin-starred on-site restaurant is a highlight. But the slightly out-of-the-way residential location is a drawback.

Pros

• Upscale avant-garde rooms are white and beige with purple accents
• 32-inch Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs and sound system
• Remote control lights and blinds in rooms
• Huge suites available with gorgeous decks
• Big, luxurious bathrooms with Hermes bath products
• Michelin-starred restaurant and lounge bar
• Elegant spa with Turkish baths, body/face treatments, and health club
• Amazing penthouse with enormous deck and all glass walls
• Free Wi-Fi

Cons

• Residential location far from popular attractions
• Shower/tub combos have handheld showerheads
• Lack of shower door/curtain may be awkward for some
• No pool
• Bottom Line