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Both Hotel Claris and Gallery Hotel are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Claris is the choice of most reviewers compared to Gallery Hotel. Hotel Claris scores 88 with positive reviews from 15 sources like The Telegraph, Jetsetter and DK Eyewitness.
Claris Hotel & Spa Show All Reviews
Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Very select five-star-deluxe hotel."
Michelin Guide
"Offers a perfect fusion of tradition, cutting-edge design and technology."
Frommer's
"A genuine luxurious treat... State-of-the-art electronic accessories are in turn complemented by exotically unusual artwork ranging from Turkish kilims to Hindu sculptures." Full review
Fodor's
"Acclaimed as one of Barcelona's best hotels, the Claris is a mélange of design and tradition, as is evident from the building itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains." Full review
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Located one block from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, the late-night traffic can be noisy; book a room on the fifth or sixth floor for a quieter stay.
DK Eyewitness
"Inside is a small museum of pre-Colombian art, some of which also decorates the suites. Guests get free admission to the Museu Egipci, run by the hotel owner."
Lonely Planet
"Inside the fine 19th-century Palacio Verdura lurks one of the city's best-known designer digs."
Afar Magazine
"Owned by notable art collector and Egyptologist Jordi Clos, Hotel Claris occupies Palacio Vedruna, an 18th-century palace that was remodeled in 1992." Full review
Jetsetter
"Lovingly restored neoclassical palace in the Eixample district with an outdoor pool, a swank rooftop restaurant and a buzzy cocktail bar." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Derby Hotels chain is ever increasing, but the Claris is the mothership — a huge, smart hotel with an old-school feel but modern trappings, including a rooftop pool." Full review
Gallery Hotel
Rosello 249, 08008 Barcelona
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"A long-established choice for both business and leisure visitors; its guest rooms are mainly midsize and tastefully furnished with pleasing touches." Full review
Fodor's
"In the upper part of the Eixample below Diagonal, this contemporary hotel offers impeccable service and a central location for middle and upper Barcelona." Full review
Star Service
"This is a fashionable offering that will please travelers in search of something cozy and more residential, not edgy or eye-popping; leave that job to the W Barcelona." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Perfect for tourists and close enough to the downtown to suit business travelers... the peaceful rooftop, with a pool and bar/grill, is an ideal spot for guests." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish sleep with a rooftop pool and bar in Barcelona's hip Eixample district, just off the Passeig de Gracia." Full review