Hotel Duquesa de CardonavsHotel Primero Primera
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona and Hotel Primero Primera are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Duquesa de Cardona scores significantly better than Hotel Primero Primera. Hotel Duquesa de Cardona comes in at 83 with accolades from 8 sources such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
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 Primero Primera
C/ Doctor Carulla 25-29, 08017 Barcelona
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Offers bedrooms with a contemporary look and some have a pleasant terrace."
Fodor's
"The Perez family converted their apartment building on a leafy sidestreet in the quiet upscale residential neighborhood of Tres Torres." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The rooms have been compared to luxury apartments by some guests, with nice extras including an honesty bar and free snacks in the lobby." Full review
Wallpaper
"Unwind, amongst the lush shrubbery that surrounds the garden pool, or enjoy a cocktail from the hotel’s honesty bar, before heading into town, a mere 10 minutes away." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Situated on a peaceful corner in lively Barcelona, the family-run Primero Primera hotel wears its Fifties-inspired glamour with pride." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The 30-room Primero Primera, in Barcelona’s exclusive Tres Torres neighbourhood, offers guests an intimate glimpse at upscale city living." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This is the kind of effortlessly charming boutique that’s got all the requisite modern trappings...the airy guest rooms are great places to hole up for long stretches." Full review