Hilton Diagonal Mar BarcelonavsGran Hotel La Florida
Both Gran Hotel La Florida and Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Gran Hotel La Florida is the choice of most writers compared to Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona. Gran Hotel La Florida comes in at #6 in Barcelona with accolades from 15 reviewers including Oyster, Concierge and Frommer's.
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Passeig del Taulat 262 - 264, 08019 Barcelona
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Located near the Forum, the Hilton is a popular conference venue."
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 433 guest rooms at this smart four-pearl hotel in Barcelona’s Sant Marti neighborhood, a five-minute walk from the beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It has an incredible pool, rooms that are large and cozy, fantastic sea views, and access to the beach." Full review
Star Service
"Cruise-ship layovers, conferences and groups get great deals. And proximity to transportation proves convenient and creates considerable cost savings." Full review
Time Out
"If you're looking for a place to stay that offers comfort and style, the Hilton Diagonal Mar is an excellent choice." Full review
Afar Magazine
"I love Barcelona. In fact this was one on the few times I have ever felt deep regret when leaving a city for home. Most of you have read that I also love Hilton as a brand. And the Hilton..." Full review
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Our wake up call came exactly at the specified time (I always ask for a backup to my phone alarm), and the front office manager even walked us out to make sure our cab was waiting.
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