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Hotel Primero PrimeravsGran Hotel La Florida
Gran Hotel La Florida and Hotel Primero Primera are both praised by experts. Overall, Gran Hotel La Florida ranks significantly higher than Hotel Primero Primera. Gran Hotel La Florida is ranked #29 in Barcelona with recommendations from 10 reviewers including Rough Guide, concierge.com and Fodor's.
Hotel Primero Primera
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Wallpaper
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph Michelin Guide
C/ Doctor Carulla 25-29, 08017 Barcelona
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Offers bedrooms with a contemporary look and some have a pleasant terrace."
Fodor's "The Perez family converted their apartment building on a leafy sidestreet in the quiet upscale residential neighborhood of Tres Torres." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The rooms have been compared to luxury apartments by some guests, with nice extras including an honesty bar and free snacks in the lobby." Full review
Wallpaper "Unwind, amongst the lush shrubbery that surrounds the garden pool, or enjoy a cocktail from the hotel’s honesty bar, before heading into town, a mere 10 minutes away." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Situated on a peaceful corner in lively Barcelona, the family-run Primero Primera hotel wears its Fifties-inspired glamour with pride." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The 30-room Primero Primera, in Barcelona’s exclusive Tres Torres neighbourhood, offers guests an intimate glimpse at upscale city living." Full review
Michelin Guide "This is the kind of effortlessly charming boutique that’s got all the requisite modern trappings...the airy guest rooms are great places to hole up for long stretches." 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
