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Hotel BaguesvsLe Meridien Barcelona
Hotel Bagues and Le Meridien Barcelona are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Le Meridien Barcelona scores marginally better than Hotel Bagues. Le Meridien Barcelona comes in at #27 in Barcelona with accolades from 8 publications such as Star Service, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Bagues
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Insight Guides
Star Service
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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.
Le Meridien Barcelona
Rough Guide Frommer's Fodor's Star Service Travel + Leisure Oyster The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Ramblas 111, 08002 Barcelona
From $238/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "A bigmoney makeover for the five-star Méridien, one of the highend Ramblas stalwarts, has sharpened up both rooms and public areas."
Frommer's "Elegantly renovated in recent years, this is the finest hotel in the Ciutat Vella, as the long roster of internationally famous guests testifies." Full review
Fodor's "Le Méridien vies with the Rivoli Ramblas as the premier hotel in the Rambla area." Full review
Star Service "In a prime location, between the evocative Gothic Quarters and the lively Ramblas, this is one of the best all-around hotels in the city—chic, well-staffed and centrally located, yet smartly hidden." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Location is the major draw at this La Rambla property." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 231-room Le Meridien Barcelona is a chic upscale property situated right on Barcelona's Las Ramblas." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Reasonably luxurious but unpretentious, the Méridien is comfortable but not frilly." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Grand Terrace and Panoramic Suites are your best bet here, just off Las Ramblas, for great views of the city and small slice of outdoor peace and quiet.
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