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Gran Hotel La FloridavsMelia Barcelona Sarria
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Gran Hotel La Florida scores significantly higher than Melia Barcelona Sarria. Gran Hotel La Florida is ranked #6 in Barcelona with praise from 15 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
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
Melia Barcelona Sarria
Frommer's Fodor's Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph
Avenida de Sarria 50, 08029 Barcelona
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This long-established member of the illustrious Meliá chain offers a wide range of leisure and business amenities." Full review
Fodor's "Although the hotel is hardly convenient to the sights you come to Barcelona to see, its famous brunches are gigantic feasts." Full review
Star Service "The somewhat isolated Melia Barcelona is a brilliant option for those with business near or who don't mind being out by the CCIB convention center." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"With a modern high-rise feel and fully equipped on-site convention center... guest rooms have every amenity, and some have great city views." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The Meliá Sarrià is squarely aimed at a business crowd, but is comfortable enough for tourists, with well-thought-out, modern rooms and a good-sized spa with sauna, Turkish bath and so on." Full review
