chic&basic Born Boutique HotelvsW Barcelona
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, W Barcelona ranks significantly better than chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel. W Barcelona scores 92 with praise from 16 publications including The Telegraph, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Calle Princesa, 50, 08003 Barcelona
From $53/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Rough Guide
Star
"The 31 rooms mix glamour and comfort with laugh-aloud conceits like adjustable moodlighting, sashaying plastic curtains and mirrored walls."
Frommer's
"The one- or two-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens and access to a small terrace as well as truly gorgeous bathrooms with power showers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is a very cool hotel indeed, with its 31 spotlessly white rooms and fairy-lights curtains that change colour, adding an entirely new atmosphere to the space." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The convenient on-site bar and restaurant plus a sexy, design-forward style make this hotel a good value and fit for younger tourists, particularly couples." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If you don't need a great deal of space, but you do need a touch of style in your surroundings, the Chic&Basic chain is just for you." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is a very cool hotel indeed, with its 31 spotlessly white rooms and fairy-light curtains that change colour, adding an entirely new atmosphere to the space." Full review
Fodor's
"The Chic & Basic is a hit with young hipsters looking for the combo package of splashy design with affordable prices." Full review
W Barcelona Show All Reviews
Placa de la Rosa dels Vents, 1, 08039 Barcelona
From $290/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"Open-plan designer rooms have fantastic views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and facilities are first-rate."
Michelin Guide
"This hotel designed by Ricardo Bofill is located in the city's port area. It comprises of two glass bui ldings: one a cube, the other a huge sail rising impressively above the Mediterranean."
Concierge
"At 26 stories high, architect Ricardo Bofill's glass-clad, sail-shaped W Barcelona hotel is a real head-turner... The most beach-minded of all of Barcelona's hotels."
Fodor's
"Features throughout the hotel, such as the infinity-edge WET pool, a Bliss spa, and the Whatever/Whenever Service, add to the lush trappings." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Popularly known as the Hotel Vela (the sail hotel) for its billowing form, this sumptuous five-star option enjoys unparalleled sea views."
Star Service
"It raises eyebrows with its colorful, cutting-edge style and boisterous built-in social scene. This place makes quite a splash among well-heeled, young gallivanters." Full review
Gayot
"With a Bliss Spa, a SWEAT fitness center and a WET outdoor heated pool, this destination is rife with signature features of the W hotel chain."
Afar Magazine
"Only steps away from Barcelona's Barceloneta beach, the W Barcelona, has more to offer proximity to Barcelona's beach and port." Full review
Oyster
Romantic
"The 473-room W Barcelona is a luxury property that's enviably located on Barcelona's beach, close to the port." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This beachfront gem was designed by Ricardo Bofill." Full review