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Grand Hotel Central vs Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Both Grand Hotel Central and Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is preferred by most professionals compared to Grand Hotel Central. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 21 publications like Afar Magazine, Concierge and Rough Guide.
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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"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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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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Passeig de Gracia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona
From $335 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The latest designer addition to Barcelona’s most prestigious avenue... the suites particularly, with their stunning bathrooms and private terraces, are among the finest in Barcelona."
Michelin Guide
Star
"This top class hotel occupies a former bank building that has undergone a complete transformation."
Frommer's
"Both accommodations and dining facilities are first-rate, as you would expect from Mandarin Oriental, and the hotel also houses one of the finest and best-equipped spas in the city."
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Concierge
"The pearly queen of Barcelona luxury hotels."
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Which room to book: Ask for an upper-floor, Passeig de Gràciafacing room with a view of anything by Gaudí.
Fodor's
"With views of Gaudí's Casa Batlló, the Mandarin has quickly become a Barcelona mainstay at the hub of the city's elegant Eixample."
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