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Hotel Espana RamblasvsGran Hotel La Florida
Gran Hotel La Florida and Hotel Espana are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Gran Hotel La Florida scores significantly better than Hotel Espana. Gran Hotel La Florida is ranked #6 in Barcelona with approval from 15 reviewers including Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Espana Ramblas
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Carrer Sant Pau 9-11, 08001 Barcelona
From $225/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide Star
"The modernista icon has been sumptuously restored, and the gem-like interior – colourful tiles, bright mosaics, sculpted marble, iron swirls and marine motifs – has no equal in Barcelona."
Concierge "The velvet-swathed guest rooms with wooden accents are on the smalll side... yet it's the breathtaking public spaces that really shine."
Fodor's "For location, decor, and economy, this recently renovated Art Nouveau gem is rushing to the top of Barcelona's hotel offerings." Full review
Star Service "This lovely hotel was once a stopping point for travelers centuries ago, and it continues the same theme today." Full review
Frommer's "Set just off the Lower Rambla in an historic building constructed in 1902... Genial, hardworking staff are always eager to converse with non-Spanish-speaking visitors." Full review
OysterUpscale
"There is also a great food program on the property including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Martín Berasategui." Full review
Jetsetter "Modernist masterpiece near the Gothic quarter, with a lavish restaurant, posh tapas bar and rooftop pool." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This charming address is in a listed building with high ceilings, a Modernist decor and beautiful mosaics created by the renowned Barcelona architect Domènech i Montaner." Full review
Frommer's "The styling is serene and simple, with dark wood tones and taupes that coordinate nicely with the Modernista design...the main floor and the La Fonda restaurant shine with Modernista splendor" Full review
Lonely Planet "This hotel offers clean, straightforward rooms in a building that still manages to ooze a little history." Full review
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
