Alma Barcelona vs El Avenida Palace
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel El Avenida Palace is the choice of most professionals compared to Alma Barcelona. Hotel El Avenida Palace has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers including Star Service, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Alma Barcelona
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Mallorca 271, 08008 Barcelona
From $360 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"A highly contemporary hotel in which the pure lines of the design manage to combine style and maximum comfort."
Star Service
"This newbie is a phenomenal, yet understated addition to Barcelona's top-heavy roster of boutique-hotels with deluxe constitutions."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Alma is a chic and serene spot for travelers who want Barcelona cool and an Eixample location a half block from Passeig de Gracia shopping."
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Jetsetter
"Ultra-contemporary style meets five-star comfort at the Alma Barcelona, a 72-room boutique hotel on Mallorca Street in the heart of the much sought-after Passeig de Gracia district."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"In keeping with its uptown environment, the Alma is a smart, efficient hotel, popular with business people and fans of good design."
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El Avenida Palace
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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 605, 08007 Barcelona
From $64 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"Classic old-world gilt and chandeliers at new-world prices. You can even stay where The Beatles slept on their one visit to the city in 1965."
Lonely Planet
"Every room, even the least expensive on offer, is full of restrained charm, with dark wood furniture and blood-red carpets."
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Star Service
"Generally high standards and roomy accommodations keep its roster of midrange international visitors coming back for more."
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Fodor's
"A minute's walk from Plaça Catalunya and the Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel earns top marks for location—and for nostalgia."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"This palatial Art Deco hotel is situated right in the heart of Barcelona and offers first-class urban living."
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