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Axel Hotel BarcelonavsCasa Fuster Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Casa Fuster Hotel scores significantly better than Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Casa Fuster Hotel scores 84 with approval from 13 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Axel Hotel Barcelona
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Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona
From $51/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "It’s a hip but relaxed space with designer rooms... a bar and restaurant that are part of the local scene."
Fodor's "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
Oyster Upscale
"It is in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, the city's dynamic gay area with great restaurants and nightlife." Full review
Frommer's "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
Lonely Planet "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
Jetsetter "Art Deco mansion with a lively rooftop pool scene and a champagne bar in Barcelona's Eixample district." Full review
Afar Magazine "This elegant and stylish hotel, renovated in 2010, is conveniently located in Barcelona's gay neighborhood, Gaixample." Full review
Frommer's "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
Lonely Planet "Its 101 smartly contemporary rooms have soundproofing, king-sized beds and tea/coffee sets; Premium Superior rooms have lovely stained-glass galleries." Full review
Casa Fuster Hotel Rough Guide
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Concierge Fodor's Oyster
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Star Service Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
Passeig de Gracia, 132, 08008 Barcelona
From $205/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Five-star-deluxe luxury with service to match."
Michelin Guide "This magnificent hotel occupies a beautiful Modernist building."
Concierge "The Café Vienés—a hot spot for city intellectuals in the 1940s—has been re-created with plush velvet, silk cushions, and snaking sofas in warm, modern colors."
Fodor's "The rooms and public spaces reinforce the Moderniste theme with Gaudí-designed chairs, trencadis (polychrome broken-tile mosaic) floors, and Art Nouveau–inspired lamps, door handles, and fixtures." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 105-room Casa Fuster is an upscale historic boutique near high-end shopping and Modernist architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 96 plush guestrooms are done up in shades of café con leche in this 1908 landmark building, the last designed by Lluis Domènech i Montaner." Full review
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Book one of the east-facing rooms that look down the Passeig de Gràcia and let in ample morning sun.
DK Eyewitness "Originally designed by Domènech i Muntaner, this hotel is one of the city’s most prestigious and luxurious."
Star Service "Its prime location, near Barcelona's best boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars, makes it a fine choice for tourists. " Full review
Frommer's "Blends sheer luxury with first-rate state-of-the-art amenities... Some of L'Eixample's very best shops and historical monuments are virtually on your doorstep." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler87.8
"Near Sagrada Família, "in the heart of the arts district," this hotel is named for a Mallorcan society gentleman who purchased the building for his wife in the early 1900s." Full review
