"It’s a hip but relaxed space with designer rooms... a bar and restaurant that are part of the local scene."

"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

"It is in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, the city's dynamic gay area with great restaurants and nightlife." Full review

"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

"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

"Art Deco mansion with a lively rooftop pool scene and a champagne bar in Barcelona's Eixample district." Full review

"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

"Its 101 smartly contemporary rooms have soundproofing, king-sized beds and tea/coffee sets; Premium Superior rooms have lovely stained-glass galleries." Full review