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Hotel Espana Ramblas vs Axel Hotel Barcelona
Hotel Espana and Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Espana scores significantly better than Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Hotel Espana comes in at 83 with approval from 8 reviewers including Rough Guide, concierge.com and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Espana Ramblas
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Carrer Sant Pau 9-11, 08001 Barcelona
From $225 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"The modernista icon has been sumptuously restored, and the gem-like interior – colourful tiles, bright mosaics, sculpted marble, iron swirls and marine motifs – has no equal in Barcelona."
Concierge
"The velvet-swathed guest rooms with wooden accents are on the smalll side... yet it's the breathtaking public spaces that really shine."
Fodor's
"For location, decor, and economy, this recently renovated Art Nouveau gem is rushing to the top of Barcelona's hotel offerings."
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Star Service
"This lovely hotel was once a stopping point for travelers centuries ago, and it continues the same theme today."
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Frommer's
"Set just off the Lower Rambla in an historic building constructed in 1902... Genial, hardworking staff are always eager to converse with non-Spanish-speaking visitors."
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Axel Hotel Barcelona
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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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