Barcelona
Hotel Claris
Barcelona, 08009, Spain
TEL: (800) 525-4800
The highlight here is not the service (if you check out during prime time, you may learn a few Catalan obscenities from the harried staff)—rather, inexplicably, it's a second-floor museum of Egyptian artifacts and the Andy Warhol portraits in the East 47 restaurant. A small but sleek rooftop pool accessible by futuristic glass elevators proves more popular with guests than does the downstairs broom-closet-sized "business center." The even smaller, glass-enclosed "gymnasium" is simply a stair-climber and two exercise bikes. On the bright side, the rooms are filled with original artwork and unexpected accents of rich color, such as deep-purple bedspreads and matching curtains. 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.
Room to Book:
The Duplex suite, for art and artifacts from ancient India, Napoleonic France, and Modernist Madrid.
Insider Tip:
Ask the concierge for a dinner recommendation—the staff is friendly and knows stylish Barcelona well.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Babysitting
- Business Center
- Breakfast Included
- Concierge
- Childcare
- Dry Cleaning
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Laundry Service
- Meeting Room
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Room Service
- WiFi
Number of Rooms: 120
Number of Suites: 40
Number of Bars: 2
Year Opened: 1992
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