Hotel Miramar BarcelonavsInterContinental Barcelona, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Miramar Barcelona scores slightly better than Crowne Plaza Barcelona - Fira Center. Hotel Miramar Barcelona scores 80 with positive reviews from 9 sources including Insight Guides, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Miramar Barcelona
Plaza Carlos Ibanez 3, 08038 Barcelona
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"From the architecture books in the soaring lobby to the terrace-jacuzzi that comes with each room, it’s clearly designer heaven."
Michelin Guide
"Modern public areas, a good spa and bedrooms that combine designer detail and high quality."
Frommer's
"The Miramar is attractively located right next to the Montjuïc i Llobera Botanical Gardens, overlooking both the city and the port." Full review
Concierge
"The 75 bedrooms are arranged over six floors around a covered patio, dominated by a mammoth chandelier inspired by Gaudí."
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Request Superior Vista or Deluxe Vista rooms for fantastic views over Barcelona's port.
Insight Guides
"In prime position on the hilltop, these former TV studios have been transformed by local star architect Tusqets into a luxury hotel."
DK Eyewitness
"Celebrity architect, Oscar Tusquets, is responsible for designing this spectacular hotel, which enjoys a unique location on Montjuïc hill."
Star Service
"From this hillside vantage point, views of the sea are exceptional (hence the name of the hotel: miramar means "look at the sea" in Spanish)." Full review
goop
"Hotel Miramar sits a bit outside the city center, but you can be in the Las Ramblas district in minutes." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Welcome to the only hotel on the hill, a designer five-star job." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A luxurious and strikingly stylish 75-room hotel...the rooms are picture-perfect modern-luxe, in soothing grays and creams, with ultra-modern fixtures, thoughtful touches like heated floors" Full review
InterContinental Barcelona, an IHG Hotel
Avda Rius I Taulet, 1-3, 08004 Barcelona
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Located right next to the city's exhibition centre, this contemporary-classic hotel stands out for its superbly maintained facilities and the quality of the materials used."
Frommer's
"Popular among business travelers for its plush conference facilities and easy access to the exhibition centers of Plaça Espanya, this well-equipped hotel is another reliable all-round choice." Full review
Fodor's
"The massive and somewhat impersonal Fira Palace is one of Barcelona's leading business and convention havens."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Situated near the Magic Fountain in Barcelona's Monjuic neighborhood, the Fira Palace is a 276-room hotel chock-full of amenities." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the west side of the city near Plaza d'Espanya, this long-time favorite is an underdog with a history of holding up high standards in the middle ranks." Full review
Independent
"Contemporary design and effortless luxe make this five-star from global brand IHG a welcome refuge after pounding the sweltering streets, while its plum location is just 200 yards from Barcelona’s Magic Fountain"
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