Hotel Duquesa de CardonavsPulitzer Barcelona
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Pulitzer ranks marginally better than Hotel Duquesa de Cardona. Hotel Pulitzer comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 9 sources like The Telegraph, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Pulitzer Barcelona
Calle Bergara 8, 08002 Barcelona
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Another stalwart addition to Barcelona's designer hotel scene, the super-trendy Pulitzer is a mere stone's throw from the Plaça de Catalunya." Full review
Fodor's
"This breezy clubhouse-hotel could not be better situated to take advantage of Barcelona's many attractions." Full review
Star Service
"A stone's throw from Plaza Catalunya, this is one of Barcelona's fashionable pioneers, a stylish and convenient prize for a reasonable price." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This is one of the best hotels on Las Ramblas in terms of value." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"You'll struggle to find a hotel much more central than the Pulitzer, sitting as it does just off the Plaça Catalunya." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Artistically inclined, Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona, near Plaça Catalunya, is an easy stroll from the city’s El Born and Gothic quarters." Full review
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There are four large hanging wardrobes; the fact that my wife did not have to request additional hangers was certainly a first.
Condé Nast Traveler
"In a city with many terrific hotels, the 91 room Pulitzer stands out by offering a lot of style and comfort at a great price in a superb location." Full review
Time Out
"This sleek boutique hotel has a cool European vibe, a splendid rooftop terrace and a great location at the heart of the city." Full review
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At lunchtime there’s a good value set menu, while in the evening you can choose between á la carte and a tasting menu.
Lonely Planet
"There's a touch of tropical style at the Pulitzer, loved locally for its leafy, vibrant roof-terrace bar and central location. Rooms with sustainable technology flaunt a minimalist-chic vibe." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Straddling the border between the old city and the Eixample, Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona is as modern as they come, fitting effortlessly into Barcelona’s already expansive cohort of high-design hipster hotels" Full review