Hotel Duquesa de CardonavsEurostars Grand Marina Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel Duquesa de Cardona scores slightly better than Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel. Hotel Duquesa de Cardona scores 83 with approval from 9 reviews like Rough Guide, Jetsetter and Star Service.
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona
Passeig Colom 12, 08002 Barcelona
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"Step off the busy harbourfront highway into this soothing four-star haven, set in a remodelled sixteenth-century mansion."
Michelin Guide
"Excellent guestrooms and an attractive terrace-solarium on the roof."
Fodor's
"A refurbished 16th-century town house, this hotel on the port has a contemporary decor in soothing neutral tones." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Duquesa de Cardona is a boutique hotel that blends old-school charm with understated sophistication." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a 16th-century building, this stylish hotel combines the original structure with avant-garde decor and all the modern facilities."
Jetsetter
"A 16th-century palace with a rooftop pool and terrace between Barcelona's Gothic quarter and the old port." Full review
Star Service
"This cozy boutique-hotel benefits from the convenience to nearby public transportation, is walking distance to Las Ramblas, and provides pristine views of the harbor and its bobbing boats." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The crowning glory of the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is the rooftop terrace, with its navy blue-tiled plunge pool, cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the yachts of the Port Vell." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms on the front (an extra charge for waterfront views) are larger and more romantic than some of the tighter quarters on the back that face into El Born." Full review
Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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