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Hotel El Palace BarcelonavsSerras Barcelona
El Palace Hotel and Hotel The Serras are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, El Palace Hotel ranks marginally higher than Hotel The Serras. El Palace Hotel comes in at #17 in Barcelona with praise from 11 publications such as Oyster, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
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
Serras Barcelona Condé Nast Traveler
Wallpaper Oyster Travel + Leisure Fodor's Jetsetter
Lonely Planet The Telegraph
Departures
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
Passeig de Colom, 9, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
From $215/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened January 2015. Formerly housed Picasso's work studio. Michelin Star Chef Marc Gascons." Full review
Wallpaper "Located in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, with views of the swish new Marina Port Vell, The Serras hotel neatly sums up the city’s breezy attitude." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The chic, 30-room Hotel The Serras offers modern luxuries in an intimate, boutique setting that’s surrounded by one of the Gothic Quarter’s most popular areas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This elegant five star hotel is one the newest additions to Barcelona's excellent hotel scene." Full review
Fodor's "Ideally located for exploring the Born-Ribera district, Barceloneta and the port, the Serras is a short walk as well to the Ramblas and the Barí Gotic." Full review
Jetsetter "Sleek 30-room boutique on the site of Picasso's first studio, with a rooftop pool and a restaurant helmed by a Michelin-starred chef." Full review
Lonely Planet "A fresh and funky five-star that has every comfort – including a rooftop bar with a small dipping pool and a terrific view over the port – but never feels stuffy." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Sunny, friendly and supremely comfortable, The Serras is one of a new breed of stylish and unstuffy five-stars changing the face of the Barcelona hotel scene." Full review
Departures "The interiors feel more like a New York loft than a turn of the century mansion, incorporating industrial elements like iron lights and bookcases, hardwood floors and geometric-patterned tile work." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Smiley staff rush to hold open the double-height door that leads to a light-filled entrance lobby with wooden floors, mirrored walls and bright pops of colour." Full review
