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El Avenida PalacevsHotel Arts Barcelona
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Arts Barcelona ranks significantly higher than Hotel El Avenida Palace. Hotel Arts Barcelona comes in at #1 in Barcelona with praise from 19 reviews such as Concierge, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
El Avenida Palace
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 605, 08007 Barcelona
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "Classic old-world gilt and chandeliers at new-world prices. You can even stay where The Beatles slept on their one visit to the city in 1965."
Lonely Planet "Every room, even the least expensive on offer, is full of restrained charm, with dark wood furniture and blood-red carpets." Full review
Star Service "Generally high standards and roomy accommodations keep its roster of midrange international visitors coming back for more." Full review
Fodor's "A minute's walk from Plaça Catalunya and the Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel earns top marks for location—and for nostalgia." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This palatial Art Deco hotel is situated right in the heart of Barcelona and offers first-class urban living." Full review
Frommer's "Although it was actually constructed in 1952, it manages to evoke an old-world sense of charm." Full review
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Wallpaper Show All Reviews
Marina 19 - 21, 08005 Barcelona
From $217/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Effortlessly classy rooms feature enormous marble bathrooms and fabulous views, while stunning duplex apartments have their own perks."
Michelin Guide Star
"Splendid hotel... Arola is renowned for its top quality cuisine."
Frommer's "The decor is contemporary and the spacious, well-equipped guest rooms have built-in furnishings; generous desk space; and large, sumptuous beds." Full review
Concierge "This hotel... has a lot to thank for its reputation: the best service in town, world-class restaurants, a Six Senses rooftop spa that's a shrine to pleasure with 43rd-floor views."
Insight Guides "Its ranking as the hotel with the highest profile on the seafront thas been challenged by the new W hotel, but it is still a favourite with celebs."
DK Eyewitness "Barcelona’s grande dame five-star hotel is mere steps from the sea, with ample, sumptuous rooms and top-notch eating places. The first-floor, outdoor pool has stunning views."
Star Service "This gleaming 44-story glass and steel beacon of luxury sits directly on the Olympic harbor across from the Mapfre Tower." Full review
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Nearly all of the staffers speak English and a number of other languages, and they greet even the most difficult request with smiles and a desire to help.
Travel + Leisure "Stay in this tower of blue glass and steel that rises 44 stories in Port Olímpic (the Olympic Port) with stunning views of the city, water, and Frank Gehry's Fish sculpture." Full review
Afar Magazine "As the name suggests, this soaring 44-story hotel from the Ritz-Carlton brand, is peppered with high-end artwork...But there’s much more to the hotel than paintings and sculptures." Full review
Wallpaper "The 30th floor of Barcelona’s Hotel Arts is home to a new suite offering the most dramatic views of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the city." Full review
