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Hotel El Palace Barcelona vs Hotel Cram

El Palace Hotel and Hotel Cram are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Cram ranks slightly better than El Palace Hotel. Hotel Cram ranks #12 in Barcelona with approval from 10 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

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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Hotel Cram
Hotel Cram
8 / 10
Carrer D'aribau 54, 08011 Barcelona
From $1,181 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Star
"Although the guestrooms are on the small side, this is counter balanced by cutting edge technology and the superb contemporary interior the work of several famous designers."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This eminently stylish addition to the hip Barcelona scene is not as crowded as its name implies, and has a special appeal to cool 30-somethings." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The result is a cheerful avant-garde aesthetic with luxurious details such as high-pressure shower heads." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The standard rooms are indeed a little Cramped, but full of designer twirls and a light, white and timber toned décor, all hidden behind an (often illuminated) 1892 façade." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Cram hotel is chic and colorful, with more style than a lot of competing properties." Full review
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