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Gran Hotel La FloridavsAlexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both Gran Hotel La Florida and Alexandra Barcelona A DoubleTree By Hilton are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Gran Hotel La Florida ranks significantly higher than Alexandra Barcelona A DoubleTree By Hilton. Gran Hotel La Florida comes in at 88 with accolades from 15 reviews including Star Service, The Telegraph and Andrew Harper.
Gran Hotel La Florida
Rough Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Ctra Vallvidrera al Tibidabo 83-89, 08035 Barcelona
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The five-star, hillside Gran Hotel La Florida re-creates the glory days of the 1950s... Sunday brunch on the terrace at L’Orangerie restaurant is one of the city’s great secrets."
Concierge "For some, it's too far removed from Barcelona's bustle. For others, the setting is the draw—high atop a lush mountain 15 minutes outside the city center."
Fodor's "Nonpareil views over Barcelona, water sculptures everywhere but in your bed, a superb restaurant (L'Orangerie), and design-conscious suites." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"With a fairly removed location in the hills that ring the city, the 70-room Gran Hotel La Florida has a history as a luxurious, star-studded getaway far from the frenzy of Barcelona's crowds." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 70-room hotel is situated atop a hill next to an amusement park in the Mount Tibidabo area." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in a Modernista villa in the hills above Barce lona, this luxurious hotel has been beautifully renovated by the finest designers and architects."
Condé Nast Traveler "Not only defines urbane comfort for the twenty-first century but is pulling in one of the sexiest crowds on the Continent." Full review
Star Service "This hotel sits on the panoramic bluff Mount Tibiabo (one of the highest points in town) overlooking the entire city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean beyond." Full review
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However, at quiet times of the day it may be hard to find someone to help, and chances are about 50/50 that they will speak English or be interested in going out of their way for special requests.
Gayot "Built as a hotel in 1924 and restored in 1950 after serving as a military hospital, Gran Hotel La Florida has housed prestigious guests."
Afar Magazine "All the rooms have oak floors, luxurious furniture and fittings, and generously-sized marble bathrooms with in-floor heating and separate showers and bathtubs." Full review
Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Fodor's Star Service
The Telegraph Star Service
Michelin Guide
Calle Mallorca 251, 08008 Barcelona
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Recently acquired by the Hilton group, the Alexandra is a dependable mid-Eixample lodging option." Full review
Star Service "Guest rooms are the best feature of the hotel, with parquet floors, painted walls and thickly padded mattresses with soft duvets." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A Hilton DoubleTree hotel with plenty of local character." Full review
Star Service "This fast-improving hotel enjoys a downtown location that is exceptionally central, within blocks of tourist and shopping attractions." Full review
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There are no connecting rooms, but management offers adjacent rooms upon request.
Michelin Guide "Guest rooms are comfortable, with parquet flooring, large LED TVs, walk-in showers, complimentary wi-fi, and, importantly in this part of the city, good soundproofing. " Full review
