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Hotel Murmuri BarcelonavsGran Hotel La Florida
Both Gran Hotel La Florida and Hotel Murmuri Barcelona are endorsed by experts. On balance, Gran Hotel La Florida is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Murmuri Barcelona. Gran Hotel La Florida scores 90 with approval from 15 sources like Hideaway Report, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Murmuri Barcelona
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Rambla Catalunya 104, 08008 Barcelona
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Building with a classical facade in the middle of Las Ramblas. The lobby is in a contemporary style, just like its simply decorated bedrooms."
Frommer's "Small in size but big on style, the Murmuri is as hip and luxurious a base as you'll find, even in this switched-on city." Full review
Concierge "If you want to stay in this well-heeled neighborhood, Murmuri is one of the few design-centric options."
Oyster Upscale
"Housed in a lovely 19th-century building, the Hotel Murmuri is an elegant boutique that has been completely modernized while still maintaining a romantic appeal." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Despite its setting in Barcelona’s busy pedestrian zone, the hotel is unexpectedly serene." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"On a pretty boulevard in Rambla de Catalunya, the 53-room Murmuri gives travelers a high-design option that’s still sophisticated." Full review
Star Service "This delightful house of fashion is a boutique barrel full of fun, functional design at very digestible rates." Full review
Gayot "Located on Barcelona's Rambla de Catalunya, The Hotel Murmuri is an urban boutique hotel and the sister property of the Majestic Hotel & Spa."
Lonely Planet "Large rooms with a contemporary feel and efficient service distinguish this hotel, splendidly located at the top end of La Rambla de Catalunya."
Jetsetter "In the midst of Barcelona’s swish Eixample district, the discreet 53-room Murmuri has the seductive stay nailed. The soothing guestrooms impress visitors with Trentino tubs, crocodile..." Full review
Gran Hotel La Florida
Rough Guide Concierge
Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Gayot
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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
