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Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I vs Axel Hotel Barcelona
Both Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I and Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I ranks marginally higher than Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I has a TripExpert Score of 76 with endorsements from 6 sources including oyster.com, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, 08028 Barcelona
From $132 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This five-star competes effectively with other legendary top-notch hostelries such as El Palace, Claris, and Hotel Arts."
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DK Eyewitness
"This massive complex includes a vast private garden and a conference hall for up to 2,500 people. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style."
Star Service
"It is one of the largest and most well-rounded hotels in Barcelona, a virtual resort, but its overt commercial tendencies and isolated location scare away most tourists. "
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Fodor's
"This skyscraper is an exciting commercial complex as well as a luxury hotel, with sleek, contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter
"A seriously stylish resort, boasting gourmet dining, an impressive fitness center and an award-winning spa."
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Axel Hotel Barcelona
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona
From $51 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"It’s a hip but relaxed space with designer rooms... a bar and restaurant that are part of the local scene."
Fodor's
"Inside a lovely historic building typical of the Eixample, this recently renovated hotel caters primarily (but by no means exclusively) to gay travelers in an area dubbed "Gayxample" by locals."
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Oyster
Upscale
"It is in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, the city's dynamic gay area with great restaurants and nightlife."
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Frommer's
"The staff is hip, and amenities range from a cool, scarlet-colored cocktail bar and restaurant in the lobby to a trendy rooftop pool, bar, sauna, and sundeck."
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Lonely Planet
"Favoured by a mixed fashion and gay set, Axel occupies a sleek corner block and offers modern touches in its 105 designer rooms."
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