Hotel Espana RamblasvsHotel SERHS Rivoli Rambla
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Espana scores slightly better than Hotel SERHS Rivoli Rambla. Hotel Espana is ranked #21 in Barcelona with endorsements from 9 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Espana Ramblas
Carrer Sant Pau 9-11, 08001 Barcelona
From $225/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"The modernista icon has been sumptuously restored, and the gem-like interior – colourful tiles, bright mosaics, sculpted marble, iron swirls and marine motifs – has no equal in Barcelona."
Concierge
"The velvet-swathed guest rooms with wooden accents are on the smalll side... yet it's the breathtaking public spaces that really shine."
Fodor's
"For location, decor, and economy, this recently renovated Art Nouveau gem is rushing to the top of Barcelona's hotel offerings." Full review
Star Service
"This lovely hotel was once a stopping point for travelers centuries ago, and it continues the same theme today." Full review
Frommer's
"Set just off the Lower Rambla in an historic building constructed in 1902... Genial, hardworking staff are always eager to converse with non-Spanish-speaking visitors." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There is also a great food program on the property including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Martín Berasategui." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist masterpiece near the Gothic quarter, with a lavish restaurant, posh tapas bar and rooftop pool." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This charming address is in a listed building with high ceilings, a Modernist decor and beautiful mosaics created by the renowned Barcelona architect Domènech i Montaner." Full review
Frommer's
"The styling is serene and simple, with dark wood tones and taupes that coordinate nicely with the Modernista design...the main floor and the La Fonda restaurant shine with Modernista splendor" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This hotel offers clean, straightforward rooms in a building that still manages to ooze a little history." 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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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