Hotel Duquesa de CardonavsHotel SERHS Rivoli Rambla
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Duquesa de Cardona ranks slightly better than Hotel SERHS Rivoli Rambla. Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is ranked #25 in Barcelona with praise from 9 publications such as Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
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 SERHS Rivoli Rambla
La Rambla 128, 08002 Barcelona
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"The elegant rooms in this stylish four-star hotel near the top of the avenue are imaginatively furnished... while the front ones have floor-to-ceiling windows with classic Ramblas views."
Michelin Guide
"With Art Deco features... comfortable guestrooms and a pleasant interior terrace."
Frommer's
"This well-renovated hotel incorporates many fine examples of avant-garde Catalan design in its stylish interior... A popular choice for guests in town on business." Full review
Fodor's
"Behind this traditional upper-Rambla facade lies a surprisingly whimsical interior with marble floors and Chagall-esque vignettes on the columns and the ceiling." Full review
Star Service
"This remains a quiet and colorful refuge from the vendors, street performers, pickpockets and camera-toting tourists just outside." Full review
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Be sure to request rooms that appeal to one's individual style and preference.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Serhs Rivoli Rambla is a solid choice for tourists who want a Barcelona hotel smack in the middle of the action." Full review