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Hotel El Palace Barcelona vs Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona
El Palace Hotel and Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, El Palace Hotel ranks slightly higher than Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona. El Palace Hotel is ranked #22 in Barcelona with recommendations from 8 publications like DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
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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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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Palace oozes elegance and old-world charm."
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Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona
Rough Guide
Concierge
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Princesa 33 - 35, 08003 Barcelona
From $120 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Contemporary elegance at three-star prices."
Concierge
"There are some great perks... not least of which is its location on the edge of the chic El Born district, and a rooftop sundeck and pool overlooking the medieval quarter."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The stylish Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona offers a great location in the buzzing El Born district, which is known for its trendy bars and cafes."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"The unpretentious but friendly Ciutat de Barcelona offers the facilities you would expect of a hotel, with a decent restaurant, well-staffed reception and...a funky pool area."
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Frommer's
"A bargain-priced design hotel for grown-ups, the Ciutat Barcelona has a soothing contemporary look to its rooms, including chairs and light fixtures...spaces are compact but well-designed."
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