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Eurostars Grand Marina HotelvsHotel El Palace Barcelona
Both El Palace Hotel and Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, El Palace Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel. El Palace Hotel comes in at 84 with recommendations from 11 publications including Frommer's, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Moll de Barcelona s/n, 08039 Barcelona
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Its bright, airy, and spacious interior is filled with a 21st-century blend of avant-garde and minimalist artworks, plus sculptures that are offset by marble and glass architectural details." Full review
Fodor's "An alabaster cylindrical fortress built around a central patio, the Grand Marina offers a retreat two minutes from the Rambla over Barcelona's port."
OysterLuxury
"The hotel embodies contemporary luxury, from the weekly opera nights, to the minimalist design, to the top-of-the-line amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A quick five minute walk to Las Ramblas, this hotel is a favorite among business travelers." Full review
Star Service " Tasteful, amenity-rich accommodations and a lively location are the highlights for tourists, and convention facilities are good enough to keep commercial travelers coming back for more. " Full review
Gayot "Located at the end of the iconic La Rambla street in the heart of Barcelona, the Grand Marina is adjacent to Port Vell."
Lonely Planet "Housed in the World Trade Center, the Grand Marina has a maritime flavour that continues into the rooms, with lots of polished timber touches and hydro-massage bathtubs." Full review
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's
Jetsetter Oyster Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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
