Hotel BaguesvsHotel Barcelona Catedral
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Bagues is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Barcelona Catedral. Hotel Bagues comes in at 82 with recommendations from 9 reviewers including The Telegraph, Oyster and Frommer's.
Hotel Bagues
La Rambla 105, 08002 Barcelona
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"An authentic hotel-museum that has recreated an Art Nouveau-style interior featuring a variety of unique jewellery inspired decorative pieces."
Concierge
"What the guest rooms lack in size, they more than make up for in comfort... the roof terrace, with its pint-size lap pool, is adorable."
Insight Guides
"The latest jewel in the Derby Hotels crown is, fittingly, a former jewellery shop in prime position on La Rambla, right next to La Boqueria market."
Star Service
"There is no more central location than this hotel, which is perfectly suited for public transportation, including the affordable airport bus. " Full review
Frommer's
"This is our choice for a romantic getaway in the old city for both its looks and its high level of hospitality." Full review
Fodor's
"The luxury once confined to hotels in the Eixample has worked is way down to La Rambla—as this new boutique gem bears ample witness." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The standout feature of this hotel is its location, it also offers a bar and restaurant, and a lovely rooftop terrace with a small pool overlooking the Gothic Quarter." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The bijou Hotel Bagués was once the showroom for a jewellery company, and a forensic attention to materials and details remains evidenced throughout." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This lovely hotel in the heart of Las Ramblas...has a knowledgeable staff, a large terrace with views looking over the city, and a great bistro-style restaurant." Full review
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The rooms are quite large, but be sure to ask for one facing Las Ramblas; those that don't suffer from a lack of sunlight.
Hotel Barcelona Catedral
Capellans, 4, 08002 Barcelona
From $184/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Behind the modern facade is a contemporary hotel that stands out for its high class decor and guestrooms equipped with all mod cons."
Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel Barcelona Catedral is a contemporary find in the city's Gothic Quarter, where winding streets and narrow alleys lead to distinctive Roman-style buildings." Full review
Star Service
"This unpretentious option is a straightforward, uncomplicated boutique-hotel with a recently revised look that could just as likely have been driven by function as by a sense of modern fashion." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A cheerful, smart hotel that could not be more central, with a uniformly good standard of service, comfort and dining." Full review
Time Out
"With an incredible location, real attention to detail, and newly refurbished rooms, the Barcelona Catedral hotel is a fantastic choice for getting the most out of a trip to the city." Full review