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Axel Hotel BarcelonavsHotel Granados 83
Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa and Hotel Granados 83 are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Granados 83 ranks significantly better than Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Hotel Granados 83 comes in at #25 in Barcelona with approval from 6 sources such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness 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
Hotel Granados 83
Michelin Guide Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's Michelin Guide
Enrique Granados 83, 8008 Barcelona, Spain
From $71/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This cutting-edge hotel is characterised by a predominance of glass, steel and brick."
Fodor's "Designed in the style of a New York City loft on a tree-shaded street in the heart of the Eixample... touches of Buddhist and Hindu art add a sense of Zen tranquillity." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In the middle of the checkerboard Eixample neighborhood, this stunning steel-and-glass-encased building is redolent of an industrial complex and a Buddhist retreat." Full review
DK Eyewitness "There is a restaurant, and a pretty rooftop pool with a very fashionable bar."
Star Service "This midrange hotel is situated in an art-deco building that impresses as much on style as it does on service." Full review
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Request one of the duplex rooms for a bit of residential flair.
Oyster Upscale
"Ranging from tiny single rooms to duplex and family rooms, they all feature flat-screen TVs and modern bathrooms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A well-designed and comfortable place for style on a (medium) budget." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel itself is quietly and confidently posh without being the least bit snooty...and maintains the company style of dark wood, polished glass, and artwork everywhere." Full review
Michelin Guide "A fashionable 77-room hotel that’s pleasantly removed from the madness...many of the suites are split-level lofts with African zebrawood floors, oversized bathrooms outfitted in white marble" Full review
