DO Placa Reial powered by Sonder vs Grand Hotel Central
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Hotel Central scores significantly better than Hotel DO. Grand Hotel Central comes in at 89 with recommendations from 15 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Time Out.
DO Placa Reial powered by Sonder
Placa Reial, 1, 08002 Barcelona
From $267 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Rooms have high ceilings with wooden beams, wide-plank wooden floors, touches of velvet, and an urban-rustic feel."
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Star Service
"This compact and historic abode is tucked away in its own private square of the Gothic Quarter, giving guests a sense of finding their own secret hideaway from the maddening crowds."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in one of Barcelona's most famous squares, la Plaça Reial, the Do Reial is the perfect hotel for a romantic getaway."
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Its 18 rooms are prettily designed (and very popular; be sure to book well in advance), and there are three on-site restaurants—including a rooftop terrace that's fabulous in summer.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Eighteen stylish rooms in the Plaça Reial, one of the most picturesque corners of the city."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Overlooking the magnificent plaza for which it is named, this 18-room property has handsomely designed rooms with beamed ceilings, wide plank floors and all-important soundproofing."
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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
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
"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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