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Gran Hotel La FloridavsMercer Hotel Barcelona
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Gran Hotel La Florida scores significantly higher than Mercer Hotel Barcelona. Gran Hotel La Florida scores 90 with approval from 15 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Gran Hotel La Florida
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Concierge
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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
Mercer Hotel Barcelona Star Service
Lonely Planet Oyster Afar Magazine
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Wallpaper
The Telegraph
Departures Show All Reviews
Dels Lledo 7, 08002 Barcelona
From $334/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service "In the media-frenzied times we live in, the headline here still reads: Stylish imp steals show." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set on a narrow medieval lane, Hotel Mercer is one of Barcelona's best new hotels." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A win-win for travelers. Leisure travelers are the main customers here, but business travelers will likely appreciate its "business corner."" Full review
Afar Magazine "This small, charming, well-located hotel is tucked away in the Gothic Quarter." Full review
Jetsetter "Minimalist style meets medieval heritage in a restored townhouse in Barcelona's Gothic quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Mercer offers one of the most exclusive hotel experiences that can be found in Barcelona." Full review
Fodor's "On a narrow side street near Plaça Sant Jaume, this romantic boutique hotel is among the latest examples of Barcelona's signature genius for the redesign and rebirth of historical properties." Full review
Wallpaper "Not to be confused with its New York namesake, this new property brings a breath of fresh design to the gothic heart of Barcelona." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A peaceful oasis in the heart of the Old City, housed in a building displaying various architectural styles from Roman times to the present day." Full review
Departures "Bits of Barcelona history are found throughout the property: Seventeenth century columns are exposed in the inner courtyard...and guests can admire medieval frescoes in the library." Full review
