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Hotel Cram vs El Avenida Palace

Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Cram is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel El Avenida Palace. Hotel Cram scores 86 with approval from 10 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Hotel Cram
Hotel Cram
8 / 10
Carrer D'aribau 54, 08011 Barcelona
From $1,181 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Star
"Although the guestrooms are on the small side, this is counter balanced by cutting edge technology and the superb contemporary interior the work of several famous designers."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This eminently stylish addition to the hip Barcelona scene is not as crowded as its name implies, and has a special appeal to cool 30-somethings." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The result is a cheerful avant-garde aesthetic with luxurious details such as high-pressure shower heads." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The standard rooms are indeed a little Cramped, but full of designer twirls and a light, white and timber toned décor, all hidden behind an (often illuminated) 1892 façade." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Cram hotel is chic and colorful, with more style than a lot of competing properties." Full review
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El Avenida Palace
El Avenida Palace
8 / 10
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 605, 08007 Barcelona
From $64 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Insight Guides 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 Lonely Planet
"Every room, even the least expensive on offer, is full of restrained charm, with dark wood furniture and blood-red carpets." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Generally high standards and roomy accommodations keep its roster of midrange international visitors coming back for more." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A minute's walk from Plaça Catalunya and the Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel earns top marks for location—and for nostalgia." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This palatial Art Deco hotel is situated right in the heart of Barcelona and offers first-class urban living." Full review
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