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Hotel El Palace Barcelona vs Grand Hotel Central
El Palace Hotel and Grand Hotel Central are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Grand Hotel Central is the choice of most reviewers compared to El Palace Hotel. Grand Hotel Central has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 15 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona
From $352 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"This emblematic hotel... is steeped in tradition."
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."
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Fodor's
"Founded in 1919 by Caesar Ritz, this is the original Ritz, the grande dame of Barcelona hotels, renamed in 2005."
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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..."
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Kid-Friendly
"The Palace oozes elegance and old-world charm."
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Grand Hotel Central
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Via Laietana 30, 8003 Barcelona
From $306 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
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Star
"It might be on one of the city’s noisiest thoroughfares, but the soundproofing does its job handsomely in this wham-glam designer hotel beloved of all the style mags."
Michelin Guide
"This contemporary hotel emphasizes modern design and functionality."
Frommer's
"Avant-garde and with an astute blend of hedonistic and practical amenities, this dazzling 1920s' office conversion... is one of the latest fashionable hostelries to hit town."
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Fodor's
"At the edge of the Gothic Quarter, very near the Barcelona cathedral, this fashionable midtown hideaway is popular with business and pleasure travelers alike."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The 147-room Grand Hotel Central is an upscale property located right on the border of the Gothic Quarter, within walking distance of major attractions and the subway."
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