Hotel CramvsMercer Hotel Barcelona
Both Hotel Cram and Mercer Hotel Barcelona are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Cram is preferred by most writers compared to Mercer Hotel Barcelona. Hotel Cram scores 86 with endorsements from 10 reviewers such as Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
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
Mercer Hotel Barcelona Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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