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Claris Hotel & SpavsAxel Hotel Barcelona
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Claris is the choice of most professionals compared to Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Hotel Claris is ranked #15 in Barcelona with accolades from 11 sources like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Claris Hotel & Spa
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Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Very select five-star-deluxe hotel."
Michelin Guide "Offers a perfect fusion of tradition, cutting-edge design and technology."
Frommer's "A genuine luxurious treat... State-of-the-art electronic accessories are in turn complemented by exotically unusual artwork ranging from Turkish kilims to Hindu sculptures." Full review
Fodor's "Acclaimed as one of Barcelona's best hotels, the Claris is a mélange of design and tradition, as is evident from the building itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains." Full review
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Located one block from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, the late-night traffic can be noisy; book a room on the fifth or sixth floor for a quieter stay.
DK Eyewitness "Inside is a small museum of pre-Colombian art, some of which also decorates the suites. Guests get free admission to the Museu Egipci, run by the hotel owner."
Lonely Planet "Inside the fine 19th-century Palacio Verdura lurks one of the city's best-known designer digs."
Afar Magazine "Owned by notable art collector and Egyptologist Jordi Clos, Hotel Claris occupies Palacio Vedruna, an 18th-century palace that was remodeled in 1992." Full review
Jetsetter "Lovingly restored neoclassical palace in the Eixample district with an outdoor pool, a swank rooftop restaurant and a buzzy cocktail bar." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Derby Hotels chain is ever increasing, but the Claris is the mothership — a huge, smart hotel with an old-school feel but modern trappings, including a rooftop pool." Full review
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
