Allegro BarcelonavsMeson Castilla Atiram
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Meson Castilla Atiram is preferred by most professionals compared to Room Mate Emma. Meson Castilla Atiram has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 6 reviews like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Allegro Barcelona
Carrer Rossello 205, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Undeniably appealing bareboneschic rooms and suites at realistic uptown prices."
Frommer's
"The newest addition to Barcelona's homely and innovative chain of Room Mate hostelries, this one is located in the heart of L'Eixample, close to the shopper's haven of Passeig de Gràcia." Full review
Fodor's
"Operating under the motto "daring, cheerful, creative," the Emma's pivotal location allows easy walking to almost everything in Barcelona." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay in a "design" hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Spain-based chain of Room Mate hotels is famous around Europe for their combination of good design and affordable pricing." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Anyone familiar with the funky Room Mate chain won’t be disappointed with Emma, a relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price. Touches such as jelly beans in the rooms make all the difference." Full review
Meson Castilla Atiram
Valldoncella St, 5, 08001 Barcelona
From $56/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
Rough Guide
"The large rooms... feature country-style furniture, there’s a vast rustic dining room... and – best of all – a lovely tiled rear patio on which to read in the sun."
Frommer's
"Filled with antiques and quirky trinkets, it's one of the most atmospheric spots to stay in town." Full review
Fodor's
"A few steps up Carrer Tallers from the top of the Rambla, this little hotel is well positioned for exploring medieval Barcelona and the Moderniste Eixample." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"From the opulent firstfloor salon to the lovely rooms – each with antique furniture – this hotel offers a chance to step back in time."
Lonely Planet
"Some characterful Modernista touches remain on the 1st floor of this elegant hotel."
Oyster
Budget
"The 57-room Hotel Meson Castilla is a charmingly classic value hotel situated in a historic manor house near Plaza Catalunya." Full review