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Claris Hotel & Spa vs Hotel Espana Ramblas
Both Hotel Claris and Hotel Espana are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Claris ranks slightly higher than Hotel Espana. Hotel Claris comes in at #8 in Barcelona with accolades from 15 publications such as goop, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Claris Hotel & Spa
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Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona
From $161 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Very select five-star-deluxe hotel."
Michelin Guide
"Offers a perfect fusion of tradition, cutting-edge design and technology."
Frommer's
"A genuine luxurious treat... State-of-the-art electronic accessories are in turn complemented by exotically unusual artwork ranging from Turkish kilims to Hindu sculptures."
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Fodor's
"Acclaimed as one of Barcelona's best hotels, the Claris is a mélange of design and tradition, as is evident from the building itself."
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Travel + Leisure
"The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains."
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Located one block from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, the late-night traffic can be noisy; book a room on the fifth or sixth floor for a quieter stay.
DK Eyewitness
"Inside is a small museum of pre-Colombian art, some of which also decorates the suites. Guests get free admission to the Museu Egipci, run by the hotel owner."
Lonely Planet
"Inside the fine 19th-century Palacio Verdura lurks one of the city's best-known designer digs."
Afar Magazine
"Owned by notable art collector and Egyptologist Jordi Clos, Hotel Claris occupies Palacio Vedruna, an 18th-century palace that was remodeled in 1992."
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Jetsetter
"Lovingly restored neoclassical palace in the Eixample district with an outdoor pool, a swank rooftop restaurant and a buzzy cocktail bar."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"The Derby Hotels chain is ever increasing, but the Claris is the mothership — a huge, smart hotel with an old-school feel but modern trappings, including a rooftop pool."
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Hotel Espana Ramblas
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Oyster
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Carrer Sant Pau 9-11, 08001 Barcelona
From $225 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"The modernista icon has been sumptuously restored, and the gem-like interior – colourful tiles, bright mosaics, sculpted marble, iron swirls and marine motifs – has no equal in Barcelona."
Concierge
"The velvet-swathed guest rooms with wooden accents are on the smalll side... yet it's the breathtaking public spaces that really shine."
Fodor's
"For location, decor, and economy, this recently renovated Art Nouveau gem is rushing to the top of Barcelona's hotel offerings."
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Star Service
"This lovely hotel was once a stopping point for travelers centuries ago, and it continues the same theme today."
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Frommer's
"Set just off the Lower Rambla in an historic building constructed in 1902... Genial, hardworking staff are always eager to converse with non-Spanish-speaking visitors."
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Oyster
Upscale
"There is also a great food program on the property including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Martín Berasategui."
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Jetsetter
"Modernist masterpiece near the Gothic quarter, with a lavish restaurant, posh tapas bar and rooftop pool."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This charming address is in a listed building with high ceilings, a Modernist decor and beautiful mosaics created by the renowned Barcelona architect Domènech i Montaner."
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Frommer's
"The styling is serene and simple, with dark wood tones and taupes that coordinate nicely with the Modernista design...the main floor and the La Fonda restaurant shine with Modernista splendor"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This hotel offers clean, straightforward rooms in a building that still manages to ooze a little history."
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