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Hotel El Palace Barcelona vs Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I

Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, El Palace Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I. El Palace Hotel scores 84 with recommendations from 11 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Hideaway Report.

Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
8 / 10
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona
From $352 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Star
"This emblematic hotel... is steeped in tradition."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Formerly the legendary Ritz, and now a member of Spain's top HUSA chain, this Art Deco hotel... was totally refurbished in 2009 and now has a newly dazzling interior." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Founded in 1919 by Caesar Ritz, this is the original Ritz, the grande dame of Barcelona hotels, renamed in 2005." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"In the heart of the Catalonian capital, the El Palace hotel is Barcelona’s gilded grande dame, steps from Paseo de Gracia and Las Ramblas. First opened in the 1919 as the Ritz, its 2009..." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Palace oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
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Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
8 / 10
Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, 08028 Barcelona
From $132 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This five-star competes effectively with other legendary top-notch hostelries such as El Palace, Claris, and Hotel Arts." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 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. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This skyscraper is an exciting commercial complex as well as a luxury hotel, with sleek, contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A seriously stylish resort, boasting gourmet dining, an impressive fitness center and an award-winning spa." Full review
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