Hotel El Palace BarcelonavsHotel Cram
El Palace Hotel and Hotel Cram are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Cram ranks slightly better than El Palace Hotel. Hotel Cram ranks #12 in Barcelona with approval from 10 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Hotel El Palace Barcelona 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Hotel Cram Show All Reviews
Carrer D'aribau 54, 08011 Barcelona
From $1,181/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
Star
"Although the guestrooms are on the small side, this is counter balanced by cutting edge technology and the superb contemporary interior the work of several famous designers."
Frommer's
"This eminently stylish addition to the hip Barcelona scene is not as crowded as its name implies, and has a special appeal to cool 30-somethings." Full review
Fodor's
"The result is a cheerful avant-garde aesthetic with luxurious details such as high-pressure shower heads." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The standard rooms are indeed a little Cramped, but full of designer twirls and a light, white and timber toned décor, all hidden behind an (often illuminated) 1892 façade." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Cram hotel is chic and colorful, with more style than a lot of competing properties." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"The name may be a bit off-putting, but rest assured the Cram isn’t crammed with anything except a very cool Barcelona crowd." Full review
Star Service
"Situated right in the heart of the Eixample, Hotel Cram is well-positioned for shopping and nightlife." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modern masterpiece with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a buzzy rooftop pool in Barcelona’s Eixample quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Close to the University of Barcelona, this design-minded property in the Eixample neighborhood is also close to Casa Mila and La Sagrada Familia." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Hotel Cram is more spacious than its unfortunate name might indicate, with a bright, unpretentious design, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a rooftop bar with an enviable view." Full review