Alma BarcelonavsLe Meridien Barcelona
Both Alma Barcelona and Le Meridien Barcelona are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Le Meridien Barcelona scores slightly higher than Alma Barcelona. Le Meridien Barcelona comes in at #27 in Barcelona with accolades from 8 reviews including Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Rough Guide.
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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Le Meridien Barcelona
Ramblas 111, 08002 Barcelona
From $238/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"A bigmoney makeover for the five-star Méridien, one of the highend Ramblas stalwarts, has sharpened up both rooms and public areas."
Frommer's
"Elegantly renovated in recent years, this is the finest hotel in the Ciutat Vella, as the long roster of internationally famous guests testifies." Full review
Fodor's
"Le Méridien vies with the Rivoli Ramblas as the premier hotel in the Rambla area." Full review
Star Service
"In a prime location, between the evocative Gothic Quarters and the lively Ramblas, this is one of the best all-around hotels in the city—chic, well-staffed and centrally located, yet smartly hidden." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Location is the major draw at this La Rambla property." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 231-room Le Meridien Barcelona is a chic upscale property situated right on Barcelona's Las Ramblas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Reasonably luxurious but unpretentious, the Méridien is comfortable but not frilly." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Grand Terrace and Panoramic Suites are your best bet here, just off Las Ramblas, for great views of the city and small slice of outdoor peace and quiet.
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