Situated on Barcelona’s Passeig de Colom – just minutes from the bustle of La Rambla and looking out to the port and sea beyond – The Serras, which opened in 2015, is part of the transformation of Barcelona’s waterfront district. Interior designer Eva Martinez Torres’ colour scheme throughout the hotel mingles white, chocolate, mustard and black with light wooden accents, making the rooms feel light and airy, while the splashes of monochrome abstract patterns on the oversized headboards reflect The Serras’ status as a trendy design hotel.

There are Malin + Goetz toiletries in the elegant bathrooms, a rooftop terrace with a pool, and an on-site restaurant offering Catalan cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Marc Gascons. And, thanks to some ingenious foresight on behalf of the management team, the rooms are all completely soundproofed, making them perfect for that (not so) quiet city break.