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Hotel El Palace Barcelona vs Hotel Primero Primera

Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, El Palace Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Primero Primera. El Palace Hotel scores 81 with endorsements from 8 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, oyster.com and Fodor's.

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 Primero Primera
Hotel Primero Primera
7 / 10
C/ Doctor Carulla 25-29, 08017 Barcelona
From $191 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Offers bedrooms with a contemporary look and some have a pleasant terrace."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Perez family converted their apartment building on a leafy sidestreet in the quiet upscale residential neighborhood of Tres Torres." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The rooms have been compared to luxury apartments by some guests, with nice extras including an honesty bar and free snacks in the lobby." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"Unwind, amongst the lush shrubbery that surrounds the garden pool, or enjoy a cocktail from the hotel’s honesty bar, before heading into town, a mere 10 minutes away." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Situated on a peaceful corner in lively Barcelona, the family-run Primero Primera hotel wears its Fifties-inspired glamour with pride." Full review
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