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Hotel Espana RamblasvsMarket Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Espana ranks slightly better than Market Hotel. Hotel Espana has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 9 reviews including Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Espana Ramblas
Rough Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's
Oyster
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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
OysterUpscale
"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
Market Hotel Rough Guide Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Oyster Fodor's
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Independent Lonely Planet
Comte Borrell, 68, 08015 Barcelona
From $48/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Rough Guide Star
"The designer-budget Market makes a definite splash with its part-Japanese, part neo-colonial look."
Frommer's "Located on the western side of the Ciutat Vella close to the city's traditional covered Sant Antoni market, this chic new hotel deftly combines style and economy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Market Hotel is conveniently located at the border of L'Eixample and El Raval." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"The on-site Market Restaurant and Bar Rosso are popular with locals and tourists alike, and the bar has an excellent cocktail menu." Full review
Fodor's "Wallet-friendly and design-conscious, this boutique hotel is named for the Mercat de Sant Antoni a block away." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The hotel itself has a young, hip feel, with a refreshingly dapper look for somewhere in this budget range." Full review
Afar Magazine "Travelers looking for budget digs somewhat off-the-beaten path would be hard-pressed to find better accommodations than this hotel near the Sant Antoni market." Full review
Independent "Named after the revamped Mercat de Sant Antoni – a food market that takes up the adjacent block – this is an excellent budget option close to Barcelona's hippest area for wining and dining"
Lonely Planet "Attractively located in a renovated building along a narrow lane just north of the grand old Sant Antoni market... this place has an air of simple chic." Full review
