Claris Hotel & SpavsHilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Claris is the choice of most professionals compared to Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona. Hotel Claris is ranked #8 in Barcelona with positive reviews from 15 publications including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Oyster.
Claris Hotel & Spa Show All Reviews
Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Very select five-star-deluxe hotel."
Michelin Guide
"Offers a perfect fusion of tradition, cutting-edge design and technology."
Frommer's
"A genuine luxurious treat... State-of-the-art electronic accessories are in turn complemented by exotically unusual artwork ranging from Turkish kilims to Hindu sculptures." Full review
Fodor's
"Acclaimed as one of Barcelona's best hotels, the Claris is a mélange of design and tradition, as is evident from the building itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains." Full review
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Located one block from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, the late-night traffic can be noisy; book a room on the fifth or sixth floor for a quieter stay.
DK Eyewitness
"Inside is a small museum of pre-Colombian art, some of which also decorates the suites. Guests get free admission to the Museu Egipci, run by the hotel owner."
Lonely Planet
"Inside the fine 19th-century Palacio Verdura lurks one of the city's best-known designer digs."
Afar Magazine
"Owned by notable art collector and Egyptologist Jordi Clos, Hotel Claris occupies Palacio Vedruna, an 18th-century palace that was remodeled in 1992." Full review
Jetsetter
"Lovingly restored neoclassical palace in the Eixample district with an outdoor pool, a swank rooftop restaurant and a buzzy cocktail bar." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Derby Hotels chain is ever increasing, but the Claris is the mothership — a huge, smart hotel with an old-school feel but modern trappings, including a rooftop pool." Full review
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Passeig del Taulat 262 - 264, 08019 Barcelona
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Located near the Forum, the Hilton is a popular conference venue."
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 433 guest rooms at this smart four-pearl hotel in Barcelona’s Sant Marti neighborhood, a five-minute walk from the beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It has an incredible pool, rooms that are large and cozy, fantastic sea views, and access to the beach." Full review
Star Service
"Cruise-ship layovers, conferences and groups get great deals. And proximity to transportation proves convenient and creates considerable cost savings." Full review
Time Out
"If you're looking for a place to stay that offers comfort and style, the Hilton Diagonal Mar is an excellent choice." Full review
Afar Magazine
"I love Barcelona. In fact this was one on the few times I have ever felt deep regret when leaving a city for home. Most of you have read that I also love Hilton as a brand. And the Hilton..." Full review
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Our wake up call came exactly at the specified time (I always ask for a backup to my phone alarm), and the front office manager even walked us out to make sure our cab was waiting.