💄 Hotel Vincci Mae: The Old Hollywood Diva

Inspired by the legendary Mae West (who was famous for her double entendres and general lack of subtlety), this hotel is sleek, cheeky, and just the right amount of dramatic. Located on Avenida Diagonal, it’s in a "real person" neighborhood—meaning you can buy a bottle of water without selling a kidney.

The interior is all about dark colors, gold accents, and geometric patterns that make you feel like you've walked into a 1930s speakeasy, if that speakeasy had excellent Wi-Fi. The rooms are plush and moody, perfect for hiding from the midday sun.

The Highlight: The rooftop terrace. It has a plunge pool that is technically for swimming but realistically for holding a cocktail while waist-deep in water. The views of Tibidabo mountain and the city are fantastic, and the bar up there serves drinks that are dangerously easy to consume. It’s the perfect spot to pretend you are a glamorous movie star on a break from filming, rather than a tourist whose feet hurt.

Average Nightly Rate: Rooms typically range from €120 to €200, depending on whether you want a terrace to wave from dramatically.