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Claris Hotel & Spa vs Grand Hotel Central

Both Hotel Claris and Grand Hotel Central are praised by travel writers. Overall, Grand Hotel Central ranks marginally higher than Hotel Claris. Grand Hotel Central comes in at #7 in Barcelona with approval from 15 reviewers including Fodor's, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.

Claris Hotel & Spa
Claris Hotel & Spa
8 / 10
Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona
From $161 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Very select five-star-deluxe hotel."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Offers a perfect fusion of tradition, cutting-edge design and technology."
Frommer's Frommer's
"A genuine luxurious treat... State-of-the-art electronic accessories are in turn complemented by exotically unusual artwork ranging from Turkish kilims to Hindu sculptures." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Acclaimed as one of Barcelona's best hotels, the Claris is a mélange of design and tradition, as is evident from the building itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains." Full review
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Located one block from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia, the late-night traffic can be noisy; book a room on the fifth or sixth floor for a quieter stay.
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Grand Hotel Central
Grand Hotel Central
8 / 10
Via Laietana 30, 8003 Barcelona
From $306 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
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 Michelin Guide
"This contemporary hotel emphasizes modern design and functionality."
Frommer's 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." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
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