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Axel Hotel BarcelonavsEurostars Grand Marina Hotel
Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel and Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa are both praised by travel writers. On balance, Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel scores marginally higher than Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel comes in at #42 in Barcelona with approval from 6 reviews like Lonely Planet, Gayot and Fodor's.
Axel Hotel Barcelona
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Frommer's Lonely Planet
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
Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel Frommer's Fodor's Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot Lonely Planet
Moll de Barcelona s/n, 08039 Barcelona
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Its bright, airy, and spacious interior is filled with a 21st-century blend of avant-garde and minimalist artworks, plus sculptures that are offset by marble and glass architectural details." Full review
Fodor's "An alabaster cylindrical fortress built around a central patio, the Grand Marina offers a retreat two minutes from the Rambla over Barcelona's port."
OysterLuxury
"The hotel embodies contemporary luxury, from the weekly opera nights, to the minimalist design, to the top-of-the-line amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A quick five minute walk to Las Ramblas, this hotel is a favorite among business travelers." Full review
Star Service " Tasteful, amenity-rich accommodations and a lively location are the highlights for tourists, and convention facilities are good enough to keep commercial travelers coming back for more. " Full review
Gayot "Located at the end of the iconic La Rambla street in the heart of Barcelona, the Grand Marina is adjacent to Port Vell."
Lonely Planet "Housed in the World Trade Center, the Grand Marina has a maritime flavour that continues into the rooms, with lots of polished timber touches and hydro-massage bathtubs." Full review
