The Claris is a 5* deluxe hotel - & not at all 'stuck up', the doormen never batted an eyelid when we turned up in shorts and tatty T-shirts. Staff are very professional and multi lingual. Public areas very swish and the whole hotel is centered round an internal courtyard/ atrium. Rooms are very well appointed - although some are small for the money. One of the best bits is the rooftop area where you can sunbathe and dip in the (small) pool - this is very handy for getting away from the heat and the streets - it's not often that you get outdoor facilities like this in the centre of Barcelona. The owner is an art collector and puts his collections ...  Read the complete review