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Claris Hotel & SpavsMercer Hotel Barcelona
Both Hotel Claris and Mercer Hotel Barcelona are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Claris is the choice of most professionals compared to Mercer Hotel Barcelona. Hotel Claris is ranked #8 in Barcelona with endorsements from 15 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Time Out and Oyster.
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." 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
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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." 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Star Service Lonely Planet
Oyster Afar Magazine Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Fodor's
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Dels Lledo 7, 08002 Barcelona
From $334/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service "In the media-frenzied times we live in, the headline here still reads: Stylish imp steals show." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set on a narrow medieval lane, Hotel Mercer is one of Barcelona's best new hotels." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A win-win for travelers. Leisure travelers are the main customers here, but business travelers will likely appreciate its "business corner."" Full review
Afar Magazine "This small, charming, well-located hotel is tucked away in the Gothic Quarter." Full review
Jetsetter "Minimalist style meets medieval heritage in a restored townhouse in Barcelona's Gothic quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Mercer offers one of the most exclusive hotel experiences that can be found in Barcelona." Full review
Fodor's "On a narrow side street near Plaça Sant Jaume, this romantic boutique hotel is among the latest examples of Barcelona's signature genius for the redesign and rebirth of historical properties." Full review
Wallpaper "Not to be confused with its New York namesake, this new property brings a breath of fresh design to the gothic heart of Barcelona." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A peaceful oasis in the heart of the Old City, housed in a building displaying various architectural styles from Roman times to the present day." Full review
Departures "Bits of Barcelona history are found throughout the property: Seventeenth century columns are exposed in the inner courtyard...and guests can admire medieval frescoes in the library." Full review
