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Both Room Mate Emma and Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Room Mate Emma is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona. Room Mate Emma scores 78 with endorsements from 6 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and The Telegraph.

Allegro Barcelona
7/10
Carrer Rossello 205, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
From $119/night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Family Friendly
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Undeniably appealing bareboneschic rooms and suites at realistic uptown prices."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The newest addition to Barcelona's homely and innovative chain of Room Mate hostelries, this one is located in the heart of L'Eixample, close to the shopper's haven of Passeig de Gràcia." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Operating under the motto "daring, cheerful, creative," the Emma's pivotal location allows easy walking to almost everything in Barcelona." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"A cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay in a "design" hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Spain-based chain of Room Mate hotels is famous around Europe for their combination of good design and affordable pricing." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Anyone familiar with the funky Room Mate chain won’t be disappointed with Emma, a relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"A relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price. Touches such as jelly beans in the rooms make all the difference." Full review
Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona
7/10
Princesa 33 - 35, 08003 Barcelona
From $120/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Contemporary elegance at three-star prices."
Concierge Concierge
"There are some great perks... not least of which is its location on the edge of the chic El Born district, and a rooftop sundeck and pool overlooking the medieval quarter."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The stylish Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona offers a great location in the buzzing El Born district, which is known for its trendy bars and cafes." Full review
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The unpretentious but friendly Ciutat de Barcelona offers the facilities you would expect of a hotel, with a decent restaurant, well-staffed reception and...a funky pool area." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"A bargain-priced design hotel for grown-ups, the Ciutat Barcelona has a soothing contemporary look to its rooms, including chairs and light fixtures...spaces are compact but well-designed." Full review

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