DO Placa Reial powered by SondervsFairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I ranks slightly higher than Hotel DO. Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I scores 82 with endorsements from 9 reviews like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
DO Placa Reial powered by Sonder
Placa Reial, 1, 08002 Barcelona
From $267/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Rooms have high ceilings with wooden beams, wide-plank wooden floors, touches of velvet, and an urban-rustic feel." Full review
Star Service
"This compact and historic abode is tucked away in its own private square of the Gothic Quarter, giving guests a sense of finding their own secret hideaway from the maddening crowds." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in one of Barcelona's most famous squares, la Plaça Reial, the Do Reial is the perfect hotel for a romantic getaway." Full review
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Its 18 rooms are prettily designed (and very popular; be sure to book well in advance), and there are three on-site restaurants—including a rooftop terrace that's fabulous in summer.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Eighteen stylish rooms in the Plaça Reial, one of the most picturesque corners of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Overlooking the magnificent plaza for which it is named, this 18-room property has handsomely designed rooms with beamed ceilings, wide plank floors and all-important soundproofing." Full review
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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