Hilton BarcelonavsHotel Duquesa de Cardona
Both Hilton Barcelona and Hotel Duquesa de Cardona are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hilton Barcelona. Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is ranked #15 in Barcelona with praise from 9 reviews including Michelin Guide, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Hilton Barcelona
Avenida Diagonal 589-591, 08014 Barcelona
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This 11-floor, five-star property, located on one of the city's main arteries, is part of a huge commercial complex with an adjoining office tower." Full review
Wallpaper
"The crisp, airy interior of Barcelona’s newest Hilton gives the hotel a breezy holiday flavour, a welcome bonus for the many patrons who will land there with the goal of cracking business deals." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half pearl Hilton Barcelona focuses on the needs of business travelers with features like fully-equipped meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an Executive Lounge." Full review
Star Service
"This remains a strong commercial magnet that continues to cater predominately to business travelers rather than tourists. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hilton Barcelona is the favorite overnight hotel for many airline crews and conferences as the hotel is efficient, clean and a perfect home away from home. Upper floors have fabulous city views. " Full review
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona
Passeig Colom 12, 08002 Barcelona
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"Step off the busy harbourfront highway into this soothing four-star haven, set in a remodelled sixteenth-century mansion."
Michelin Guide
"Excellent guestrooms and an attractive terrace-solarium on the roof."
Fodor's
"A refurbished 16th-century town house, this hotel on the port has a contemporary decor in soothing neutral tones." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Duquesa de Cardona is a boutique hotel that blends old-school charm with understated sophistication." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a 16th-century building, this stylish hotel combines the original structure with avant-garde decor and all the modern facilities."
Jetsetter
"A 16th-century palace with a rooftop pool and terrace between Barcelona's Gothic quarter and the old port." Full review
Star Service
"This cozy boutique-hotel benefits from the convenience to nearby public transportation, is walking distance to Las Ramblas, and provides pristine views of the harbor and its bobbing boats." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The crowning glory of the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is the rooftop terrace, with its navy blue-tiled plunge pool, cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the yachts of the Port Vell." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms on the front (an extra charge for waterfront views) are larger and more romantic than some of the tighter quarters on the back that face into El Born." Full review