Hotel Duquesa de CardonavsHotel Jazz
Hotel Jazz and Hotel Duquesa de Cardona are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Jazz scores marginally higher than Hotel Duquesa de Cardona. Hotel Jazz scores 84 with praise from 11 sources including Time Out, Oyster and Concierge.
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona
Passeig Colom 12, 08002 Barcelona
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"Step off the busy harbourfront highway into this soothing four-star haven, set in a remodelled sixteenth-century mansion."
Michelin Guide
"Excellent guestrooms and an attractive terrace-solarium on the roof."
Fodor's
"A refurbished 16th-century town house, this hotel on the port has a contemporary decor in soothing neutral tones." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Duquesa de Cardona is a boutique hotel that blends old-school charm with understated sophistication." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a 16th-century building, this stylish hotel combines the original structure with avant-garde decor and all the modern facilities."
Jetsetter
"A 16th-century palace with a rooftop pool and terrace between Barcelona's Gothic quarter and the old port." Full review
Star Service
"This cozy boutique-hotel benefits from the convenience to nearby public transportation, is walking distance to Las Ramblas, and provides pristine views of the harbor and its bobbing boats." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The crowning glory of the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is the rooftop terrace, with its navy blue-tiled plunge pool, cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the yachts of the Port Vell." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms on the front (an extra charge for waterfront views) are larger and more romantic than some of the tighter quarters on the back that face into El Born." 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
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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