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Hilton BarcelonavsHotel El Palace Barcelona
El Palace Hotel and Hilton Barcelona are both rated highly by experts. Overall, El Palace Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Barcelona. El Palace Hotel ranks #23 in Barcelona with praise from 10 reviewers such as Oyster, Frommer's and Andrew Harper.
Hilton Barcelona
Frommer's
Wallpaper
Oyster
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Avenida Diagonal 589-591, 08014 Barcelona
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This 11-floor, five-star property, located on one of the city's main arteries, is part of a huge commercial complex with an adjoining office tower." Full review
Wallpaper "The crisp, airy interior of Barcelona’s newest Hilton gives the hotel a breezy holiday flavour, a welcome bonus for the many patrons who will land there with the goal of cracking business deals." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half pearl Hilton Barcelona focuses on the needs of business travelers with features like fully-equipped meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an Executive Lounge." Full review
Star Service "This remains a strong commercial magnet that continues to cater predominately to business travelers rather than tourists. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Hilton Barcelona is the favorite overnight hotel for many airline crews and conferences as the hotel is efficient, clean and a perfect home away from home. Upper floors have fabulous city views. " 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
