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Barcelo Ravalvschic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Barcelo Raval is preferred by most professionals compared to chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel. Barcelo Raval comes in at 85 with approval from 11 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Rough Guide.
Barcelo Raval
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
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Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
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Rambla del Raval 17-21, 08001 Barcelona
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star
"Sophisticated, open-plan rooms have a crisp, space-station-style sheen."
"This surprising building has an elliptical floor plan, avant-garde interior, a layout that favours wide-open spaces, and design features wherever you look!"
"Everyone is well cared for here, from hedonistic tourist to keep-fit enthusiast and business visitor." Full review
"Come here if you're looking for an edgier neighborhood in Barcelona (think NYC's Meatpacking District before it became totally gentrified)."
Upscale
"A popular choice among couples, the Raval may not be ideal for some families." Full review
"This is an especially welcome addition to the city's hotel scene." Full review
"This hotel is a great place to start a visit to Barcelona: The food is good and the cocktails well made—but my personal favorite amenity is its fantastic outdoor pool." Full review
"We took the long walk from our hotel near La Rambla all the way to the amazing Sagrada Familia, designed by the world-famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi." Full review
"A hip Barcelona sleep near La Rambla with a rooftop bar and pool and panoramic city views." Full review
"An excellent example of how a place can help to breathe new life into a city neighbourhood, this hotel also offers comfort, style and sought-after extras." Full review
chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Calle Princesa, 50, 08003 Barcelona
From $53/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Star
"The 31 rooms mix glamour and comfort with laugh-aloud conceits like adjustable moodlighting, sashaying plastic curtains and mirrored walls."
"The one- or two-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens and access to a small terrace as well as truly gorgeous bathrooms with power showers." Full review
"This is a very cool hotel indeed, with its 31 spotlessly white rooms and fairy-lights curtains that change colour, adding an entirely new atmosphere to the space." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"The convenient on-site bar and restaurant plus a sexy, design-forward style make this hotel a good value and fit for younger tourists, particularly couples." Full review
8.0
"If you don't need a great deal of space, but you do need a touch of style in your surroundings, the Chic&Basic chain is just for you." Full review
"This is a very cool hotel indeed, with its 31 spotlessly white rooms and fairy-light curtains that change colour, adding an entirely new atmosphere to the space." Full review
"The Chic & Basic is a hit with young hipsters looking for the combo package of splashy design with affordable prices." Full review