Meson Castilla AtiramvsHotel Bagues
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Bagues ranks slightly higher than Meson Castilla Atiram. Hotel Bagues scores 82 with praise from 9 sources including Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Michelin Guide.
Meson Castilla Atiram
Valldoncella St, 5, 08001 Barcelona
From $56/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
Rough Guide
"The large rooms... feature country-style furniture, there’s a vast rustic dining room... and – best of all – a lovely tiled rear patio on which to read in the sun."
Frommer's
"Filled with antiques and quirky trinkets, it's one of the most atmospheric spots to stay in town." Full review
Fodor's
"A few steps up Carrer Tallers from the top of the Rambla, this little hotel is well positioned for exploring medieval Barcelona and the Moderniste Eixample." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"From the opulent firstfloor salon to the lovely rooms – each with antique furniture – this hotel offers a chance to step back in time."
Lonely Planet
"Some characterful Modernista touches remain on the 1st floor of this elegant hotel."
Oyster
Budget
"The 57-room Hotel Meson Castilla is a charmingly classic value hotel situated in a historic manor house near Plaza Catalunya." Full review
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.