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Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona vs Axel Hotel Barcelona

Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona ranks significantly better than Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 12 publications such as Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and DK Eyewitness.

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
8 / 10
Paseo de Gracia 68, 08007 Barcelona
From $192 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The absolute clincher is the rooftop spa, pool and deck, with amazing views over to the Sagrada Família."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This hotel has been one of Barcelona's most visible landmarks since 1918, when it was built in this highly sought-after location just 10 minutes' stroll away from Plaça de Catalunya." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"With an unbeatable location on Barcelona's most stylish boulevard, surrounded by fashion emporiums of every denomination, this hotel is a near-perfect place to stay." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 276-room Majestic Hotel & Spa has a prime location, steps from designer shops and Gaudi monuments." Full review
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Stately decor and faultless service are the hallmarks of this aptly named hotel. Exit through the heavy brass-and-glass doors and you’re mere steps from the Eixample’s Modernista gems."
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Axel Hotel Barcelona
Axel Hotel Barcelona
7 / 10
Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona
From $51 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide 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 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." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"It is in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, the city's dynamic gay area with great restaurants and nightlife." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
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