Axel Hotel BarcelonavsABaC Hotel
Both ABaC Barcelona and Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, ABaC Barcelona is preferred by most reviewers compared to Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. ABaC Barcelona comes in at 82 with praise from 8 reviews like concierge.com, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide.
Axel Hotel Barcelona
Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona
From $51/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"It’s a hip but relaxed space with designer rooms... a bar and restaurant that are part of the local scene."
Fodor's
"Inside a lovely historic building typical of the Eixample, this recently renovated hotel caters primarily (but by no means exclusively) to gay travelers in an area dubbed "Gayxample" by locals." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"It is in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, the city's dynamic gay area with great restaurants and nightlife." Full review
Frommer's
"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." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Favoured by a mixed fashion and gay set, Axel occupies a sleek corner block and offers modern touches in its 105 designer rooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"Art Deco mansion with a lively rooftop pool scene and a champagne bar in Barcelona's Eixample district." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This elegant and stylish hotel, renovated in 2010, is conveniently located in Barcelona's gay neighborhood, Gaixample." Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel advertises itself as being hetero-friendly, and with its rich linens, larger-than-usual rooms, and a full menu of pillow choices" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its 101 smartly contemporary rooms have soundproofing, king-sized beds and tea/coffee sets; Premium Superior rooms have lovely stained-glass galleries." Full review
ABaC Hotel Show All Reviews
Avenida Tibidado 1, 08022 Barcelona
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"Intimate, uptown boutique style... perhaps the measure of the place is the personal-shopper service available for guests."
Michelin Guide
Star
"Spectacular guestrooms with a contemporary look, featuring top-quality furnishings, the latest technology and even colour therapy in the bathrooms. Modern spa."
Concierge
"Third-floor suites have romantic private patios where you can dine on Pellicer's exciting cuisine."
Oyster
Luxury
"This exclusive 15-room luxury boutique hotel embodies contemporary style at its best, fitting right in in a city that treasures design." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Arguably the city’s finest restaurant, Abac is now part of a boutique hotel with 15 gorgeous rooms stylishly decorated with contemporary minimalism."
Star Service
"This seemingly demure design diva calls to the floor just 15 fabulous guest rooms and suites, though its fashion sense and service standards compete with the best in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"After a long day on the town, you’ll be grateful for its relaxed vibe, soothing garden, and diminutive but capable spa." Full review
Departures
"Located in a historic home, this design hotel combines a boutique feel with all the trappings of a five-star property." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Modern minimalist Barcelona boutique stay ABaC Restaurant & Hotel undeniably has an impressive address. " Full review
Hideaway Report
90.0
"Stylish hotel and two-star restaurant tucked behind the striking exterior of an old mansion wrapped in a walled garden in a quiet residential neighborhood." Full review