Hotel Arts BarcelonavsAlma Barcelona
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Arts Barcelona ranks significantly higher than Alma Barcelona. Hotel Arts Barcelona comes in at 96 with endorsements from 19 sources like Rough Guide, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Hotel Arts Barcelona Show All Reviews
Marina 19 - 21, 08005 Barcelona
From $217/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Effortlessly classy rooms feature enormous marble bathrooms and fabulous views, while stunning duplex apartments have their own perks."
Michelin Guide
Star
"Splendid hotel... Arola is renowned for its top quality cuisine."
Frommer's
"The decor is contemporary and the spacious, well-equipped guest rooms have built-in furnishings; generous desk space; and large, sumptuous beds." Full review
Concierge
"This hotel... has a lot to thank for its reputation: the best service in town, world-class restaurants, a Six Senses rooftop spa that's a shrine to pleasure with 43rd-floor views."
Insight Guides
"Its ranking as the hotel with the highest profile on the seafront thas been challenged by the new W hotel, but it is still a favourite with celebs."
DK Eyewitness
"Barcelona’s grande dame five-star hotel is mere steps from the sea, with ample, sumptuous rooms and top-notch eating places. The first-floor, outdoor pool has stunning views."
Star Service
"This gleaming 44-story glass and steel beacon of luxury sits directly on the Olympic harbor across from the Mapfre Tower." Full review
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Nearly all of the staffers speak English and a number of other languages, and they greet even the most difficult request with smiles and a desire to help.
Travel + Leisure
"Stay in this tower of blue glass and steel that rises 44 stories in Port Olímpic (the Olympic Port) with stunning views of the city, water, and Frank Gehry's Fish sculpture." Full review
Afar Magazine
"As the name suggests, this soaring 44-story hotel from the Ritz-Carlton brand, is peppered with high-end artwork...But there’s much more to the hotel than paintings and sculptures." Full review
Wallpaper
"The 30th floor of Barcelona’s Hotel Arts is home to a new suite offering the most dramatic views of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the city." Full review
Alma Barcelona Show All Reviews
Mallorca 271, 08008 Barcelona
From $360/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"A highly contemporary hotel in which the pure lines of the design manage to combine style and maximum comfort."
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
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
"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
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
"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
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
"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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You’re even given a special number to WhatsApp the hotel for tips, advice, and room requests.
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
"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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