We had a lovely stay at Hotel Rec. It's in a great area in El Born, full of nice restaurants and bars. It's also just a short walk from the Gothic Quarter which is lovely to walk around. We also enjoyed coming back to the hotel after a day of exploring to sit on the roof by the rooftop pool with a beer. The pool is small, but perfect for cooling down in, or sitting on the edge with a drink.
The room was modern and kept very clean, and the bed was very comfy. We slept like logs!