Gran Hotel La FloridavsH10 Casanova
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Gran Hotel La Florida is the choice of most writers compared to H10 Casanova. Gran Hotel La Florida comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 15 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
Gran Hotel La Florida 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
H10 Casanova
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 559, 08011 Barcelona
From $91/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A member of the avant-garde Rafael chain, this flamboyantly attractive hotel has been tastefully converted from an 18th-century limestone mansion." Full review
Fodor's
"A chic postmodern addition to Barcelona's top-end lodging options is hidden behind this traditional facade, a 15-minute walk from the top of the Rambla." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale property has a convenient location in the Eixample neighborhood, within walking distance to tourist sights and public transportation." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel prides itself on top-notch service." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is harbored in a stylish 18th-century, eight-story home that was once a palatial residence with a handsome limestone facade and ornate iron doors." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip hideaway close to La Rambla, with a rooftop pool, plunge pool and an affordable spa." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A functional but good-value hotel, aimed at business visitors but with plenty to keep holidaymakers entertained." Full review