Almanac Barcelona

Plenty of loungers and sun chairs have been strewn around for guests to kick back with an intriguing paperback in hand.

However, for true rest and relaxation, the hotel’s health and wellness centre is a sure-fire hit.

The swanky steam and sauna rooms operate exclusively for guests, allowing them to sit and soak to their heart's content or lay down on a nice heated bed.

In the treatment room, a team of specially trained wellbeing professionals provides a soothing service using their expert hands and an array of scented oils.

Reservations are not required, unless of course you’d rather have a masseuse sent straight to your room.

If it’s physical exercise you’re after, the fitness room has got you covered.

Featuring an array of top-notch facilities, it’s capable of handling even the most demanding weights or cardio workout routine.

Guests can contract a personal trainer to make the most out of their session and learn some valuable tips to bring home.

The space pulls in a crowd during the winter when its temperature controlled glass enclosure provides al fresco style dining sans the teeth-clattering cold.

Guests can indulge in fine Mediterranean and international cuisine without leaving the confines of the hotel at the Línia brasserie.

The extensive menu caters to diverse tastes, the highlight of which is the delicious shared menu or local rices which are best washed down with a fine Spanish wine.

For group travellers or couples who yearn for a romantic dinner for two, the hotel offers an exquisite catering service in a private dining room.