Hotel Axel

Located in a fine moderniste building in a zone known as "Gaixample," this boutique hotel has widened its original single-sex net to embrace heteros and gays alike. The staff is hip, and amenities range from a cool, scarlet-colored cocktail bar and restaurant in the lobby to a trendy rooftop pool, bar, sauna, and sundeck. For dress-conscious visitors there's a men's designer clothing store next door (run by the Axel). All bedrooms have soundproofed windows, king-size beds covered with large soft pillows, a subtly erotic decor, and smart en-suite bathrooms -- designed for two -- some with Jacuzzis. An extra touch is the provision of free bottled mineral water in fridges on every floor. There are also a few rooms for visitors with disabilities.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; health club; outdoor pool; room service

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