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El Avenida Palace vs Claris Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Claris ranks significantly higher than Hotel El Avenida Palace. Hotel Claris is ranked #8 in Barcelona with endorsements from 15 reviewers including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
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
Frommer's
"Although it was actually constructed in 1952, it manages to evoke an old-world sense of charm."
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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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Claris Hotel & Spa
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Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona
From $161 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Very select five-star-deluxe hotel."
Michelin Guide
"Offers a perfect fusion of tradition, cutting-edge design and technology."
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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains."
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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.
