Grand Hotel CentralvsMercer Hotel Barcelona
Grand Hotel Central and Mercer Hotel Barcelona are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Grand Hotel Central is the choice of most professionals compared to Mercer Hotel Barcelona. Grand Hotel Central has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 15 reviewers including Fodor's, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
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." Full review
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
OysterLuxury
"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
Tablet19.0
"Spacious, cool and clutter-free, the Grand Hotel Central melds the scale and efficiency of a business hotel with the textures and colors of a city-center boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This large, elegant hotel has a great location close to the Gothic Quarter and Born. But the real draw is the stunning rooftop pool with spectacular views of the city."
Condé Nast Traveler "With a relaxed atmosphere, this 147-room hotel in the heart of Barcelona—everything seems a ten-minute walk from the front door—is hip without the attitude." Full review
Star Service "The beautiful streamlined tile and marble baths are perhaps the highlights, bright and blessed with good toiletry kits from Gilchrist & Soames, robes, flip flops, hair dryers and magnifying mirrors." Full review
Afar Magazine "This luxury hotel melds historic art deco charm with 21st-century designer sass." Full review
Mercer Hotel Barcelona Tablet Star Service
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Dels Lledo 7, 08002 Barcelona
From $334/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Tablet19.7
"Walking the halls of the Mercer Hotel Barcelona is a bit like hanging out in a forward-thinking gallery of modern design, where the exhibits never close and management lets you stay the night." Full review
Star Service "In the media-frenzied times we live in, the headline here still reads: Stylish imp steals show." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set on a narrow medieval lane, Hotel Mercer is one of Barcelona's best new hotels." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A win-win for travelers. Leisure travelers are the main customers here, but business travelers will likely appreciate its "business corner."" Full review
Afar Magazine "This small, charming, well-located hotel is tucked away in the Gothic Quarter." Full review
Jetsetter "Minimalist style meets medieval heritage in a restored townhouse in Barcelona's Gothic quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Mercer offers one of the most exclusive hotel experiences that can be found in Barcelona." Full review
Fodor's "On a narrow side street near Plaça Sant Jaume, this romantic boutique hotel is among the latest examples of Barcelona's signature genius for the redesign and rebirth of historical properties." Full review
Wallpaper "Not to be confused with its New York namesake, this new property brings a breath of fresh design to the gothic heart of Barcelona." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A peaceful oasis in the heart of the Old City, housed in a building displaying various architectural styles from Roman times to the present day." Full review
