Allegro BarcelonavsHotel Cram
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Cram ranks significantly higher than Room Mate Emma. Hotel Cram ranks #12 in Barcelona with accolades from 10 reviews including Lonely Planet, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Allegro Barcelona
Carrer Rossello 205, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Undeniably appealing bareboneschic rooms and suites at realistic uptown prices."
Frommer's
"The newest addition to Barcelona's homely and innovative chain of Room Mate hostelries, this one is located in the heart of L'Eixample, close to the shopper's haven of Passeig de Gràcia." Full review
Fodor's
"Operating under the motto "daring, cheerful, creative," the Emma's pivotal location allows easy walking to almost everything in Barcelona." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay in a "design" hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Spain-based chain of Room Mate hotels is famous around Europe for their combination of good design and affordable pricing." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Anyone familiar with the funky Room Mate chain won’t be disappointed with Emma, a relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price. Touches such as jelly beans in the rooms make all the difference." 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