Claris Hotel & SpavsAlexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Claris is the choice of most reviewers compared to Alexandra Barcelona A DoubleTree By Hilton. Hotel Claris comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 13 publications such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Claris Hotel & Spa
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Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Very select five-star-deluxe hotel."
Michelin Guide "Offers a perfect fusion of tradition, cutting-edge design and technology."
Fodor's "Acclaimed as one of Barcelona's best hotels, the Claris is a mélange of design and tradition, as is evident from the building itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains." Full review
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Located one block from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, the late-night traffic can be noisy; book a room on the fifth or sixth floor for a quieter stay.
DK Eyewitness "Inside is a small museum of pre-Colombian art, some of which also decorates the suites. Guests get free admission to the Museu Egipci, run by the hotel owner."
Lonely Planet "Inside the fine 19th-century Palacio Verdura lurks one of the city's best-known designer digs."
Afar Magazine "Owned by notable art collector and Egyptologist Jordi Clos, Hotel Claris occupies Palacio Vedruna, an 18th-century palace that was remodeled in 1992." Full review
Jetsetter "Lovingly restored neoclassical palace in the Eixample district with an outdoor pool, a swank rooftop restaurant and a buzzy cocktail bar." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Derby Hotels chain is ever increasing, but the Claris is the mothership — a huge, smart hotel with an old-school feel but modern trappings, including a rooftop pool." Full review
goop "Located just off Paseo de Gracia, Claris is a mix of classic decor and a slightly hipster vibe." Full review
Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Fodor's
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Calle Mallorca 251, 08008 Barcelona
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Recently acquired by the Hilton group, the Alexandra is a dependable mid-Eixample lodging option." Full review
Star Service "Guest rooms are the best feature of the hotel, with parquet floors, painted walls and thickly padded mattresses with soft duvets." Full review
Tablet17.0
"A swimming pool, for one — you’ll be hard-pressed to find one of those at many comparable hotels in this town — with an inviting terrace that’s ideal for relaxing after sightseeing all day." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A Hilton DoubleTree hotel with plenty of local character." Full review
Star Service "This fast-improving hotel enjoys a downtown location that is exceptionally central, within blocks of tourist and shopping attractions." Full review
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There are no connecting rooms, but management offers adjacent rooms upon request.
Tablet17.5
"A swimming pool, for one — you’ll be hard-pressed to find one of those at many comparable hotels in this town — with an inviting terrace that’s ideal for relaxing after sightseeing all day." Full review
Michelin Guide "Guest rooms are comfortable, with parquet flooring, large LED TVs, walk-in showers, complimentary wi-fi, and, importantly in this part of the city, good soundproofing. " Full review
Fodor's "Part of Hilton’s upscale Curio Collection, the real draw about the Hotel Alexandra are the surprisingly affordable suites with private terraces and Moderniste suites with turn-of-the..." Full review
