Hotel Miramar BarcelonavsHotel Duquesa de Cardona Barcelona
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Miramar Barcelona. Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is ranked #25 in Barcelona with endorsements from 9 sources like Jetsetter, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Miramar Barcelona
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Plaza Carlos Ibanez 3, 08038 Barcelona
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "From the architecture books in the soaring lobby to the terrace-jacuzzi that comes with each room, it’s clearly designer heaven."
Michelin Guide "Modern public areas, a good spa and bedrooms that combine designer detail and high quality."
Frommer's "The Miramar is attractively located right next to the Montjuïc i Llobera Botanical Gardens, overlooking both the city and the port." Full review
Concierge "The 75 bedrooms are arranged over six floors around a covered patio, dominated by a mammoth chandelier inspired by Gaudí."
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Request Superior Vista or Deluxe Vista rooms for fantastic views over Barcelona's port.
Insight Guides "In prime position on the hilltop, these former TV studios have been transformed by local star architect Tusqets into a luxury hotel."
Tablet18.8
"Minutes from the city center but pleasantly removed, above it all, it’s the best parts of a city boutique and a country resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Celebrity architect, Oscar Tusquets, is responsible for designing this spectacular hotel, which enjoys a unique location on Montjuïc hill."
Star Service "From this hillside vantage point, views of the sea are exceptional (hence the name of the hotel: miramar means "look at the sea" in Spanish)." Full review
goop "Hotel Miramar sits a bit outside the city center, but you can be in the Las Ramblas district in minutes." Full review
National Geographic "Fits the definition of 'urban retreat'—away from the buzz of the city yet only a few minutes by cab from the center." Full review
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Barcelona Rough Guide Michelin Guide
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Passeig Colom 12, 08002 Barcelona
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "Step off the busy harbourfront highway into this soothing four-star haven, set in a remodelled sixteenth-century mansion."
Michelin Guide "Excellent guestrooms and an attractive terrace-solarium on the roof."
Fodor's "A refurbished 16th-century town house, this hotel on the port has a contemporary decor in soothing neutral tones." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Duquesa de Cardona is a boutique hotel that blends old-school charm with understated sophistication." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in a 16th-century building, this stylish hotel combines the original structure with avant-garde decor and all the modern facilities."
Jetsetter "A 16th-century palace with a rooftop pool and terrace between Barcelona's Gothic quarter and the old port." Full review
Star Service "This cozy boutique-hotel benefits from the convenience to nearby public transportation, is walking distance to Las Ramblas, and provides pristine views of the harbor and its bobbing boats." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The crowning glory of the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona is the rooftop terrace, with its navy blue-tiled plunge pool, cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the yachts of the Port Vell." Full review
National Geographic "Overlooks the port from a comfortable 16th-century town house sleekly converted into a modern hotel" Full review
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Room decor’s simple and traditional, in beige and white and dark wood; be sure to get one with a harbor view.
Frommer's "Rooms on the front (an extra charge for waterfront views) are larger and more romantic than some of the tighter quarters on the back that face into El Born." Full review
