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Alma Barcelona and Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I scores slightly higher than Alma Barcelona. Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I is ranked #30 in Barcelona with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Star Service, Jetsetter and Oyster.

Alma Barcelona
8/10
Mallorca 271, 08008 Barcelona
From $360/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A highly contemporary hotel in which the pure lines of the design manage to combine style and maximum comfort."
Star Service Star Service
"This newbie is a phenomenal, yet understated addition to Barcelona's top-heavy roster of boutique-hotels with deluxe constitutions." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Alma is a chic and serene spot for travelers who want Barcelona cool and an Eixample location a half block from Passeig de Gracia shopping." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Ultra-contemporary style meets five-star comfort at the Alma Barcelona, a 72-room boutique hotel on Mallorca Street in the heart of the much sought-after Passeig de Gracia district." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"In keeping with its uptown environment, the Alma is a smart, efficient hotel, popular with business people and fans of good design." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Minimal and modern, Alma Barcelona is a chic boutique hotel in Barcelona’s tony Eixample district claoked in an intricate Forties façade." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
93.0
"Sleek hotel in a seven-story limestone Belle Epoque building on the quiet Carrer de Mallorca just off the Passeig de Gràcia." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The atmosphere is more art gallery than hotel...at face value, its décor looks majestic. Beyond that, its service makes you feel majestic." Full review
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With an overwhelming attention to detail, the family-run Alma Barcelona is an elite property that boasts one of the best-hidden courtyards in the city." Full review
Independent Independent
"A stone’s throw from the classy shops and cafes of Passeig de Gràcia, Alma is an oasis of modern elegance"
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Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
8/10
Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, 08028 Barcelona
From $132/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This five-star competes effectively with other legendary top-notch hostelries such as El Palace, Claris, and Hotel Arts." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This massive complex includes a vast private garden and a conference hall for up to 2,500 people. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style."
Star Service Star Service
"It is one of the largest and most well-rounded hotels in Barcelona, a virtual resort, but its overt commercial tendencies and isolated location scare away most tourists. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This skyscraper is an exciting commercial complex as well as a luxury hotel, with sleek, contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A seriously stylish resort, boasting gourmet dining, an impressive fitness center and an award-winning spa." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"An uncompromisingly luxurious urban resort set in 25,000 square metres of landscaped gardens. First-class dining and leisure facilities make for a thoroughly relaxing stay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This lush garden resort hotel is about 20 minutes from Barcelona’s tourist mayhem—perfect for those seeking serenity now." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Like an ultramodern lighthouse at this southwest gateway to the city, the glass towers of this luxury megahotel hold more than 400 spacious rooms, most with stunning views" Full review

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