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Hotel El Palace BarcelonavsCasa Fuster Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Casa Fuster Hotel scores slightly higher than El Palace Hotel. Casa Fuster Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 15 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Michelin Guide.
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona
From $352/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide Star
"This emblematic hotel... is steeped in tradition."
Frommer's "Formerly the legendary Ritz, and now a member of Spain's top HUSA chain, this Art Deco hotel... was totally refurbished in 2009 and now has a newly dazzling interior." Full review
Fodor's "Founded in 1919 by Caesar Ritz, this is the original Ritz, the grande dame of Barcelona hotels, renamed in 2005." Full review
Jetsetter "In the heart of the Catalonian capital, the El Palace hotel is Barcelona’s gilded grande dame, steps from Paseo de Gracia and Las Ramblas. First opened in the 1919 as the Ritz, its 2009..." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Palace oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built in 1919, but renovated in 2004, this Eixample neighborhood hotel is near several major attractions: Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia, The Picasso Museum, and Museum of Modern Art." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This deluxe hotel, is an emblem of tradition and style, with great service. The famous Restaurant Caelis offers an innovative gourmet menu."
Condé Nast Traveler "The El Palace... combines the requisite ornamentation of its origins with updating that both preserves its opulence and brings contemporary freshness to the traditional aesthetic." Full review
Star Service "The size, accommodations and sensational service offered create something of a fairytale moment for all who stay here." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Bedrooms are more restrained, with a subtly neo-classical feel. Eating and drinking options cover most needs and budgets, with the Caelis restaurant and Bluesman cocktail bar." Full review
Casa Fuster Hotel
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Concierge Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
Passeig de Gracia, 132, 08008 Barcelona
From $205/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Five-star-deluxe luxury with service to match."
Michelin Guide "This magnificent hotel occupies a beautiful Modernist building."
Concierge "The Café Vienés—a hot spot for city intellectuals in the 1940s—has been re-created with plush velvet, silk cushions, and snaking sofas in warm, modern colors."
Fodor's "The rooms and public spaces reinforce the Moderniste theme with Gaudí-designed chairs, trencadis (polychrome broken-tile mosaic) floors, and Art Nouveau–inspired lamps, door handles, and fixtures." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 105-room Casa Fuster is an upscale historic boutique near high-end shopping and Modernist architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 96 plush guestrooms are done up in shades of café con leche in this 1908 landmark building, the last designed by Lluis Domènech i Montaner." Full review
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Book one of the east-facing rooms that look down the Passeig de Gràcia and let in ample morning sun.
DK Eyewitness "Originally designed by Domènech i Muntaner, this hotel is one of the city’s most prestigious and luxurious."
Star Service "Its prime location, near Barcelona's best boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars, makes it a fine choice for tourists. " Full review
Frommer's "Blends sheer luxury with first-rate state-of-the-art amenities... Some of L'Eixample's very best shops and historical monuments are virtually on your doorstep." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler87.8
"Near Sagrada Família, "in the heart of the arts district," this hotel is named for a Mallorcan society gentleman who purchased the building for his wife in the early 1900s." Full review
