Le Meridien BarcelonavsHotel Praktik Rambla
Both Hotel Praktik Rambla and Le Meridien Barcelona are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Le Meridien Barcelona scores significantly better than Hotel Praktik Rambla. Le Meridien Barcelona comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 8 sources such as Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Le Meridien Barcelona
Ramblas 111, 08002 Barcelona
From $238/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"A bigmoney makeover for the five-star Méridien, one of the highend Ramblas stalwarts, has sharpened up both rooms and public areas."
Frommer's
"Elegantly renovated in recent years, this is the finest hotel in the Ciutat Vella, as the long roster of internationally famous guests testifies." Full review
Fodor's
"Le Méridien vies with the Rivoli Ramblas as the premier hotel in the Rambla area." Full review
Star Service
"In a prime location, between the evocative Gothic Quarters and the lively Ramblas, this is one of the best all-around hotels in the city—chic, well-staffed and centrally located, yet smartly hidden." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Location is the major draw at this La Rambla property." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 231-room Le Meridien Barcelona is a chic upscale property situated right on Barcelona's Las Ramblas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Reasonably luxurious but unpretentious, the Méridien is comfortable but not frilly." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Grand Terrace and Panoramic Suites are your best bet here, just off Las Ramblas, for great views of the city and small slice of outdoor peace and quiet.
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Hotel Praktik Rambla
Rambla de Catalunya 27, 08007 Barcelona
From $70/night
- Free Internet
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Frommer's
"The staff is friendly in the extreme, and if you're feeling peckish the contemporary, industrial-chic Piscolabis restaurant offers innovative tapas and nouveau Catalan dishes." Full review
Concierge
"Like the Hotel España, the Praktik Rambla is another once-beautiful old mansion that has been given a design makeover."
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Avoid interior rooms—they're smaller and almost devoid of natural light.
Insight Guides
"An amazingly stylish, fairly new hotel, making the most of the building’s modernista features but mixed with fresh, clean design."
DK Eyewitness
"Original details, such as beautiful tiled floors and woodwork, have been preserved alongside modern amenities. Excellent central location."
Oyster
Upscale
"Hstoric details are juxtaposed with modern finishes, including in the rooms with striking artwork... and cool bathrooms. There is a sunny reading room." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This Modernista gem hides a gorgeous little boutique number." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The boutique hotel is located inside a striking 19th-century palace retaining many of its original details...guest rooms are compact and stylish, outfitted in minimalist décor." Full review