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Gran Hotel La FloridavsFairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Gran Hotel La Florida and Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gran Hotel La Florida scores significantly higher than Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I. Gran Hotel La Florida comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 15 reviews like Gayot, Oyster and Concierge.
Gran Hotel La Florida
Rough Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Ctra Vallvidrera al Tibidabo 83-89, 08035 Barcelona
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The five-star, hillside Gran Hotel La Florida re-creates the glory days of the 1950s... Sunday brunch on the terrace at L’Orangerie restaurant is one of the city’s great secrets."
Concierge "For some, it's too far removed from Barcelona's bustle. For others, the setting is the draw—high atop a lush mountain 15 minutes outside the city center."
Fodor's "Nonpareil views over Barcelona, water sculptures everywhere but in your bed, a superb restaurant (L'Orangerie), and design-conscious suites." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"With a fairly removed location in the hills that ring the city, the 70-room Gran Hotel La Florida has a history as a luxurious, star-studded getaway far from the frenzy of Barcelona's crowds." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 70-room hotel is situated atop a hill next to an amusement park in the Mount Tibidabo area." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in a Modernista villa in the hills above Barce lona, this luxurious hotel has been beautifully renovated by the finest designers and architects."
Condé Nast Traveler "Not only defines urbane comfort for the twenty-first century but is pulling in one of the sexiest crowds on the Continent." Full review
Star Service "This hotel sits on the panoramic bluff Mount Tibiabo (one of the highest points in town) overlooking the entire city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean beyond." Full review
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However, at quiet times of the day it may be hard to find someone to help, and chances are about 50/50 that they will speak English or be interested in going out of their way for special requests.
Gayot "Built as a hotel in 1924 and restored in 1950 after serving as a military hospital, Gran Hotel La Florida has housed prestigious guests."
Afar Magazine "All the rooms have oak floors, luxurious furniture and fittings, and generously-sized marble bathrooms with in-floor heating and separate showers and bathtubs." Full review
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Frommer's DK Eyewitness Star Service Fodor's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, 08028 Barcelona
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This five-star competes effectively with other legendary top-notch hostelries such as El Palace, Claris, and Hotel Arts." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This massive complex includes a vast private garden and a conference hall for up to 2,500 people. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style."
Star Service "It is one of the largest and most well-rounded hotels in Barcelona, a virtual resort, but its overt commercial tendencies and isolated location scare away most tourists. " Full review
Fodor's "This skyscraper is an exciting commercial complex as well as a luxury hotel, with sleek, contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter "A seriously stylish resort, boasting gourmet dining, an impressive fitness center and an award-winning spa." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An uncompromisingly luxurious urban resort set in 25,000 square metres of landscaped gardens. First-class dining and leisure facilities make for a thoroughly relaxing stay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This lush garden resort hotel is about 20 minutes from Barcelona’s tourist mayhem—perfect for those seeking serenity now." Full review
Lonely Planet "Like an ultramodern lighthouse at this southwest gateway to the city, the glass towers of this luxury megahotel hold more than 400 spacious rooms, most with stunning views" Full review
