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Axel Hotel Barcelona

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#112 of 519 hotels in Barcelona
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Faithful to the concept and style of Axel-design, comfortable, cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a good value for price. The 101 rooms combine the touch of decoration from Modernism with the warmth and elegance of the Mediterranean. New spaces at Axel Hotel Barcelona, will become the urban meeting point of the heterofriendly.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Evening entertainment
Nightclub / DJ
Taxi service
Car park
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Hammam
Massage
Solarium
Steam room
Adults only
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Safe
VIP room facilities
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Trendy
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Catalan and 3 more
3,669Reviews62Q+A100Room tips

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tintenkleckser wrote a review 6 Mar
Zofingen, Switzerland8 contributions
Comfortable and super clean and fancy hotel in the center of Barcelona. It starts with a welcome at the check-in with the smile from Eric continues with the amazing mattresses that you sleep like in heaven. I personally didn’t use the spa this time but if I come back late spring or summer, I sure will. The restaurant can be reached without leaving the house is amazing I am 100% satisfied and won’t look for another location unless it’s overbooked. 100% love it.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from AXEL BARCELONA AXEL, Other at Axel Hotel Barcelona
Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, We really appreciate your positive review about your stay. We hope you enjoyed your time in Barcelona and it will be a pleasure to host you again in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Jorge - Hotel Manager
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stefan_grgic wrote a review 6 Mar
Zurich, Switzerland11 contributions4 helpful votes
Great hotel, amazing restaurant and staff. Especially Eric was super helpful, thanks a lot for that! It was super clean, the rooms were superb with a great if not one of the best views you can get. Unfortunately the Bar at rooftop is only on weekends, but I‘ll definitely come back!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Stefan, We are happy to hear your opinion about the staff at the hotel, our main goal is providing an excellent service and comments like yours are very appreciated. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kindest Regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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Companion10716748222 wrote a review 3 Mar
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My experience at Axel was great. Had a nice time, good and clean rooms and a nice bar. Unfortunately i couldnt use the pool because of the weather but looks nice Eric on the frontdesk was really helpful and kind Defenetly coming back next summer
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, We are happy to hear your opinion about the staff at the hotel, our main goal is providing an excellent service and comments like yours are very appreciated. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kindest Regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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Ricardo wrote a review Feb 2024
Liverpool, United Kingdom47 contributions67 helpful votes
I booked this hotel more than four months in advance (Oct 2023) and, as usual, I put a request for quiet room (high floor and away from the lift) because I am a light sleeper. Took me by surprise, I got a sharp response from them: “It’s subject to availability”. You read it right - there was no greeting, no explanation or whatsoever. As an hotelier, I fully understand not every request could be fulfilled, however, I am not expecting such an abrupt response. And yet, I let it go and waited another three months (so it’s close enough) to remind them of my request (3 weeks prior to my trip), and kindly asked the manager to review my request (at 18:08, 19 Jan). Guess what? 6 minutes later (18:14), my reservation was CANCELLED, and according to AXEL, this was due to a “system error”(Note: The booking platform confirmed it was cancelled by AXEL). It took me by surprise that such a rude reaction coming from an elite hotel. I since then was left with dealing the situation with a receptionist who had no authority, and incapable of escalating such “system error” to his manager. The Front Office Manager ignored my emails (sent 19 Jan) and I had to spend days to find out “emails need to be addressed by his First name to get a reply” (wow). Cut the long story short, it’s clear to me that the FO manager was only interested in upselling the room (from my perspective - it was probably why my reservation was cancelled in the first place). Not only he refused to admit the cancellation was not a system error, he was cheeky enough to offer an “upsell with an upgrade” as a resolution. He wasted far too much of my time (12 days including 2 weekends) and energy, let alone my £90 vanished from thin air that’s not of his concern. It’s evident to me he is only interested in revenue but not service - I decided that I have no confidence in staying in a hotel under his management, so I later on took my reservation elsewhere although that means I end up losing £90 from his irresponsible handling. As a loyal customer of AXEL hotels over last 7 years, after this poor experience, AXEL Barcelona is unfortunately not the one I will recommend. Note: I do put special request for “quiet room - away from the lift & high floor” in every single booking over the last 20 years around the globe. I never was treated in such abrupt and rude manner. It is evident to me that it’s too much for Daniel to accommodate or look into it empathetically. For me, it is NOT service. PS. By the time of the review is posted, the Front Office Manager still insists the cancellation IS A SYSTEM EEROR (A system error that coincidentally occurred six minutes after I escalated my request to him).
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear guest, As we have already informed you several times, it is the agency who charged the money, did the cancelation and refunded the money. Due to the Agency policy, on this kind of booking, it is completely impossible for us cancel this booking. We are really sorry to know that you had this bad experience. Best regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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rodmarc81 wrote a review Feb 2024
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The Axel Hotel offers a convenient location in Barcelona’s Eixample district (just a 15-minute walk from Plaça Catalunya), but in my opinion falls short on customer service. While the room was clean, its compact size may not suit guests needing extra space. Specially for placing the luggage without obstructing the passage between the entrance, bathroom and bed. Despite the hotel’s breakfast buffet offered good value for money, I found neighboring cafes offer better options, with superior coffee and beverage choices and also a wider selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Unfortunately, my stay was marred by leaving my Bluetooth headphones behind in the room, with the hotel failing to notify me or provide satisfactory assistance when I called for information. This lack of communication and accountability from the staff left a bitter impression, revealing areas for improvement in their purported four-star service.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear guest, Thank you so much for the invested time in sharing your opinion. We are so sorry to inform you that we could not give you a positive answer about your headphones but we couldn't find them in the room. I am really sorry that this problem left you a bitter impression about the service. Best regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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Jonny boy wrote a review Feb 2024
2 contributions1 helpful vote
I really wanted to write a review on the fantastic stay I had with the Axel Barcelona. i've always enjoyed staying here, however this time my journey really stood out to me from the welcome given by Daniel Orellana, PR & Guest Relations Manager. From the start to the end of my trip he made me feel as if I was visiting long lost family. From the Cava greeting, to helping me as a solo guest to meet new people and really making sure all the travelers were interacting with everyone in the sky bar. My now annual trip is the perfect winter getaway thanks to Daniel and his team.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: The rooms at the front of the hotel have great views
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Jonny, We are happy to hear your opinion about the staff at the hotel, our main goal is providing an excellent service and comments like yours are very appreciated. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kindest Regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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lloyd l wrote a review Feb 2024
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Cheap hotel, cheap services, furniture, welcome, facilities. No class, dirty spaces and old hotel. The materass was terrible, two placed together. I booked the premium room but was nothing similar to the pictures. Disappointing, for the price you can have better. Don't book this Hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from AXEL BARCELONA AXEL, Other at Axel Hotel Barcelona
Responded 9 Feb 2024
Dear guest, Thank you so much for the time invested in sharing your review. We would love if you could contact directly to us as we do not have any information about your reservation. Our quality standards are really high, mainly in cleanliness and service. We are so sorry to know that we felt short in your case. Best regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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Mattia Z wrote a review Jan 2024
Brussels, Belgium2 contributions1 helpful vote
I arrived at 15:45 and my room was still Not ready . Staff showed that unprofessional I don’t care attitude and called some of the cleaning staff to see which room could be free. Note that check out time is 12 noon . When I finally got the card key I got to my room and it was not working and had to go down again to reception . I also wouldn’t call it a gay hotel but an adult hotel only , anymore as I saw more women , even some in the elevator only wrapped with a towel heading to the spa. We are in 2024 and the tv are still not smart TVs. There is no space foreseen in bathroom for your personal toiletries. Not even a toilet brush for which I have absolutely no understanding. Moreover the bathroom is like a glass box with a curtain between bed area and bathroom . But when you pull the curtain what you see from the bed room is not the shower but merely the WC !!!? Why ?
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: It seem that Axel Two is way better . Moreover I think I would not necessarily choose a gay...
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Responded 1 Feb 2024
Dear Mattia, We are really sorry to know that your stay was not as good as expected. Axel Hotel Barcelona is superb in customer service, as so many reviews show. We are really sorry to know that we felt short in your case. Axel Hotels is a company focused in the LGTBQ+ community, that welcomes everyone. Of course in our hotels you will find women. We are so sorry to know that you didn't like this issue. Best regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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Drăguţ S wrote a review Jan 2024
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Nice place, clean room and a breakfast menu that you can choose from. The hotel is located very well, close to a lot of public transport means and you can even go for a walk. Roberto was very nice and the check-in process went well and smooth! 10/10 I will come back.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 26 Jan 2024
Dear Dragut, We really appreciate your positive review about your stay. We hope you enjoyed your time in Barcelona and it will be a pleasure to host you again in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Jorge - Hotel Manager
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Pierangelo R wrote a review Jan 2024
Zurich, Switzerland1 contribution1 helpful vote
The room was very nice, good spa, super massage and extremely friendly staff. The bar on the rooftop was our go to every evening and we met lots of friendly people there. Dani made us feel welcome and cared for from the first minutes in the hotel, starting with the Birthday Welcome Gift he delivered to us at our room minutes after arrival and throughout our stay his constant presence in the skybar making sure everyone was having a good time, giving us recommendations for restaurants, brunch spots, spas, etc.... Clayton's massages were also fabulous!!! We will surely return!!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from AXEL BARCELONA AXEL, Other at Axel Hotel Barcelona
Responded 17 Jan 2024
Dear Pier, Thank you so much for your nice review. We are so glad to know that you made your best out of your stay in Axel Hotel Barcelona. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Best regards Jorge - Hotel Manager
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PRICE RANGE
£114 - £206 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
axel hotel barcelona
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa
LOCATION
SpainCataloniaProvince of BarcelonaBarcelonaEixample / L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
NUMBER OF ROOMS
101
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Frequently Asked Questions about Axel Hotel Barcelona
Which popular attractions are close to Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Nearby attractions include Pub Fiction (0.2 miles), HEMINGWAY - Gins & Cocktails (0.3 miles), and Plata Cocktail Bar (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking nearby, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Conveniently located restaurants include Le Romane, La Patsa Lab, and Cremat Lounge.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Is Axel Hotel Barcelona located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the centre of Barcelona.
Are any cleaning services offered at Axel Hotel Barcelona?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Axel Hotel Barcelona offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Axel Hotel Barcelona?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Catalan.