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Hotel Arts BarcelonavsMercer Hotel Barcelona
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Arts Barcelona scores significantly higher than Mercer Hotel Barcelona. Hotel Arts Barcelona comes in at 96 with recommendations from 19 reviewers including Oyster, goop and Forbes Travel Guide.
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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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
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
