Claris Hotel & SpavsHotel Jazz
Both Hotel Claris and Hotel Jazz are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Claris scores slightly better than Hotel Jazz. Hotel Claris is ranked #8 in Barcelona with accolades from 15 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Claris Hotel & Spa Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains." Full review
i
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." Full review
Jetsetter
"Lovingly restored neoclassical palace in the Eixample district with an outdoor pool, a swank rooftop restaurant and a buzzy cocktail bar." Full review
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." Full review
Hotel Jazz Show All Reviews
Pelai 3, 08001 Barcelona
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The location of this sleek property near Plaza Catalunya is "perfect because it's well away from the crowds and noise" but still a short walk from the Ramblas."
Fodor's
"The young jet-setting party animals walking through the lobby do nothing to dispel the notion that something good must be going on here." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everything about this place exudes harmony, from the soothing tones and soundproof rooms to the designer bathroom fittings." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It is great value for money, and the friendly staff are always on-hand to offer help and advice."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Reflects the energy of its surroundings in its look and feel... the centerpiece amenity is a rooftop, year-round outdoor swimming pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The location of this sleek property near Plaza Catalunya is "perfect because it’s well away from the crowds and noise" but still a short walk from the Ramblas." Full review
Jetsetter
"A superbly placed Barcelona hotel with an eighth floor pool, bar and terrace." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Undeniably useful for travellers with a packed schedule, being close to various transport hubs." Full review
Star Service
"Youthful modern style and a well-rounded roster of amenities, including a rooftop pool, greet guests at this endearing boutique-hotel, two long blocks southwest of Plaza Catalunya and near Las Ramblas." Full review
i
Limited staffers make it hard to create a jam session though, especially when it comes to expediently handling special requests.
Time Out
"This hotel is ideal for discovering Barcelona from top to bottom while the cosmopolitan design, rooftop pool and terrace, and attention to detail make it a great value option." Full review