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W Barcelona and Hotel Barcelona Catedral are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, W Barcelona scores significantly better than Hotel Barcelona Catedral. W Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 16 sources such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.

W Barcelona
8/10
Placa de la Rosa dels Vents, 1, 08039 Barcelona
From $290/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Open-plan designer rooms have fantastic views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and facilities are first-rate."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This hotel designed by Ricardo Bofill is located in the city's port area. It comprises of two glass bui ldings: one a cube, the other a huge sail rising impressively above the Mediterranean."
Concierge Concierge
"At 26 stories high, architect Ricardo Bofill's glass-clad, sail-shaped W Barcelona hotel is a real head-turner... The most beach-minded of all of Barcelona's hotels."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Features throughout the hotel, such as the infinity-edge WET pool, a Bliss spa, and the Whatever/Whenever Service, add to the lush trappings." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Popularly known as the Hotel Vela (the sail hotel) for its billowing form, this sumptuous five-star option enjoys unparalleled sea views."
Star Service Star Service
"It raises eyebrows with its colorful, cutting-edge style and boisterous built-in social scene. This place makes quite a splash among well-heeled, young gallivanters." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"With a Bliss Spa, a SWEAT fitness center and a WET outdoor heated pool, this destination is rife with signature features of the W hotel chain."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Only steps away from Barcelona's Barceloneta beach, the W Barcelona, has more to offer proximity to Barcelona's beach and port." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Romantic
"The 473-room W Barcelona is a luxury property that's enviably located on Barcelona's beach, close to the port." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This beachfront gem was designed by Ricardo Bofill." Full review
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Hotel Barcelona Catedral
7/10
Capellans, 4, 08002 Barcelona
From $184/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide 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 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 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 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 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

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