Hotel Espana RamblasvsHotel Cram
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Cram scores slightly higher than Hotel Espana. Hotel Cram comes in at 86 with praise from 10 reviews like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Hotel Espana Ramblas
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." Full review
Star Service
"This lovely hotel was once a stopping point for travelers centuries ago, and it continues the same theme today." Full review
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." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There is also a great food program on the property including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Martín Berasategui." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist masterpiece near the Gothic quarter, with a lavish restaurant, posh tapas bar and rooftop pool." Full review
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." Full review
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" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This hotel offers clean, straightforward rooms in a building that still manages to ooze a little history." Full review
Hotel Cram Show All Reviews
Carrer D'aribau 54, 08011 Barcelona
From $1,181/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
Star
"Although the guestrooms are on the small side, this is counter balanced by cutting edge technology and the superb contemporary interior the work of several famous designers."
Frommer's
"This eminently stylish addition to the hip Barcelona scene is not as crowded as its name implies, and has a special appeal to cool 30-somethings." Full review
Fodor's
"The result is a cheerful avant-garde aesthetic with luxurious details such as high-pressure shower heads." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The standard rooms are indeed a little Cramped, but full of designer twirls and a light, white and timber toned décor, all hidden behind an (often illuminated) 1892 façade." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Cram hotel is chic and colorful, with more style than a lot of competing properties." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"The name may be a bit off-putting, but rest assured the Cram isn’t crammed with anything except a very cool Barcelona crowd." Full review
Star Service
"Situated right in the heart of the Eixample, Hotel Cram is well-positioned for shopping and nightlife." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modern masterpiece with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a buzzy rooftop pool in Barcelona’s Eixample quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Close to the University of Barcelona, this design-minded property in the Eixample neighborhood is also close to Casa Mila and La Sagrada Familia." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Hotel Cram is more spacious than its unfortunate name might indicate, with a bright, unpretentious design, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a rooftop bar with an enviable view." Full review