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Axel Hotel BarcelonavsHotel Cram
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Cram scores significantly higher than Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Hotel Cram comes in at #8 in Barcelona with accolades from 9 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Axel Hotel Barcelona
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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
Hotel Cram
Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Carrer D'aribau 54, 08011 Barcelona
From $1,181/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide Star
"Although the guestrooms are on the small side, this is counter balanced by cutting edge technology and the superb contemporary interior the work of several famous designers."
Frommer's "This eminently stylish addition to the hip Barcelona scene is not as crowded as its name implies, and has a special appeal to cool 30-somethings." Full review
Fodor's "The result is a cheerful avant-garde aesthetic with luxurious details such as high-pressure shower heads." Full review
Lonely Planet "The standard rooms are indeed a little Cramped, but full of designer twirls and a light, white and timber toned décor, all hidden behind an (often illuminated) 1892 façade." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The Cram hotel is chic and colorful, with more style than a lot of competing properties." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The name may be a bit off-putting, but rest assured the Cram isn’t crammed with anything except a very cool Barcelona crowd." Full review
Star Service "Situated right in the heart of the Eixample, Hotel Cram is well-positioned for shopping and nightlife." Full review
Jetsetter "Modern masterpiece with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a buzzy rooftop pool in Barcelona’s Eixample quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Close to the University of Barcelona, this design-minded property in the Eixample neighborhood is also close to Casa Mila and La Sagrada Familia." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The Hotel Cram is more spacious than its unfortunate name might indicate, with a bright, unpretentious design, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a rooftop bar with an enviable view." Full review
