Hotel Bagues vs El Avenida Palace
Both Hotel Bagues and Hotel El Avenida Palace are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Bagues scores marginally better than Hotel El Avenida Palace. Hotel Bagues comes in at 82 with approval from 9 sources including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Hotel Bagues
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La Rambla 105, 08002 Barcelona
From $142 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"An authentic hotel-museum that has recreated an Art Nouveau-style interior featuring a variety of unique jewellery inspired decorative pieces."
Concierge
"What the guest rooms lack in size, they more than make up for in comfort... the roof terrace, with its pint-size lap pool, is adorable."
Insight Guides
"The latest jewel in the Derby Hotels crown is, fittingly, a former jewellery shop in prime position on La Rambla, right next to La Boqueria market."
Star Service
"There is no more central location than this hotel, which is perfectly suited for public transportation, including the affordable airport bus. "
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Frommer's
"This is our choice for a romantic getaway in the old city for both its looks and its high level of hospitality."
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El Avenida Palace
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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 605, 08007 Barcelona
From $64 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"Classic old-world gilt and chandeliers at new-world prices. You can even stay where The Beatles slept on their one visit to the city in 1965."
Lonely Planet
"Every room, even the least expensive on offer, is full of restrained charm, with dark wood furniture and blood-red carpets."
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Star Service
"Generally high standards and roomy accommodations keep its roster of midrange international visitors coming back for more."
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Fodor's
"A minute's walk from Plaça Catalunya and the Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel earns top marks for location—and for nostalgia."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"This palatial Art Deco hotel is situated right in the heart of Barcelona and offers first-class urban living."
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