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Allegro Barcelona vs Barcelo Raval
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Barcelo Raval is the choice of most writers compared to Room Mate Emma. Barcelo Raval has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 10 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Concierge.
Allegro Barcelona
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Carrer Rossello 205, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
From $119 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
"Undeniably appealing bareboneschic rooms and suites at realistic uptown prices."
"The newest addition to Barcelona's homely and innovative chain of Room Mate hostelries, this one is located in the heart of L'Eixample, close to the shopper's haven of Passeig de Gràcia."
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"Operating under the motto "daring, cheerful, creative," the Emma's pivotal location allows easy walking to almost everything in Barcelona."
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Mid-Range
"A cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay in a "design" hotel."
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"The Spain-based chain of Room Mate hotels is famous around Europe for their combination of good design and affordable pricing."
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7.0
"Anyone familiar with the funky Room Mate chain won’t be disappointed with Emma, a relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price."
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7.0
"A relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price. Touches such as jelly beans in the rooms make all the difference."
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Barcelo Raval
Rough Guide
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Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Time Out
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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."
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"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."
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"This is an especially welcome addition to the city's hotel scene."
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"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."
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"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."
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"A hip Barcelona sleep near La Rambla with a rooftop bar and pool and panoramic city views."
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"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."
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