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Barcelo RavalvsEl Avenida Palace
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Barcelo Raval is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel El Avenida Palace. Barcelo Raval comes in at #15 in Barcelona with recommendations from 11 sources such as Time Out, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
Barcelo Raval
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Time Out Show All Reviews
Rambla del Raval 17-21, 08001 Barcelona
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide Star
"Sophisticated, open-plan rooms have a crisp, space-station-style sheen."
Michelin Guide "This surprising building has an elliptical floor plan, avant-garde interior, a layout that favours wide-open spaces, and design features wherever you look!"
Frommer's "Everyone is well cared for here, from hedonistic tourist to keep-fit enthusiast and business visitor." Full review
Concierge "Come here if you're looking for an edgier neighborhood in Barcelona (think NYC's Meatpacking District before it became totally gentrified)."
OysterUpscale
"A popular choice among couples, the Raval may not be ideal for some families." Full review
Fodor's "This is an especially welcome addition to the city's hotel scene." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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
Afar Magazine "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
Jetsetter "A hip Barcelona sleep near La Rambla with a rooftop bar and pool and panoramic city views." Full review
Time Out "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
El Avenida Palace
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Star Service Fodor's
The Telegraph Frommer's
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 605, 08007 Barcelona
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "Classic old-world gilt and chandeliers at new-world prices. You can even stay where The Beatles slept on their one visit to the city in 1965."
Lonely Planet "Every room, even the least expensive on offer, is full of restrained charm, with dark wood furniture and blood-red carpets." Full review
Star Service "Generally high standards and roomy accommodations keep its roster of midrange international visitors coming back for more." Full review
Fodor's "A minute's walk from Plaça Catalunya and the Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel earns top marks for location—and for nostalgia." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This palatial Art Deco hotel is situated right in the heart of Barcelona and offers first-class urban living." Full review
Frommer's "Although it was actually constructed in 1952, it manages to evoke an old-world sense of charm." Full review
