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Axel Hotel Barcelona And Urban Spa

Aribau, 33, Eixample, Barcelona, Spain 08011 (Show on map)

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Hotel Area: Eixample

Number of Rooms: 105

Free Wi-Fi

Good 7.5

based on 45 reviews

great gym, friendly staff, nice neighborhood...

Patrick, Netherlands April 03, 2013

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Axel City
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Guest Room	Guest Room	Guest Room
Guest Room	Hotel Interior	Guest Room
Guest Room	Guest Room	Swimming pool
Spa	Spa	Spa
Spa	Spa	Hotel Exterior
Balcony/Terrace	Pub/Lounge	Hotel Interior
Hotel Interior	Hotel Interior	Spa
Fitness Room	Hotel Interior	Jacuzzi
Entrance	Balcony/Terrace	Balcony/Terrace
Guest Room	Guest Room	Guest Room
Hotel Interior	Hotel Exterior	Axel Premium
Axel City	Balcony/Terrace	Balcony/Terrace
Hotel Exterior	Entrance	Entrance
Spa	Recreational Facilities	Recreational Facilities
Restaurant	Restaurant	Bar
Hotel Interior	Lobby	Hotel Interior
Hotel Interior	Meeting Room	Meeting Room
Business Center

Hotel Features

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Facilities

24hr room service	airport transfer	babysitting
bar/pub	bicycle rental	business center
casino	coffee shop	concierge
disabled facilities	elevator	executive floor
family room	laundry service/dry cleaning	meeting facilities
nightclub	pets allowed	poolside bar
restaurant	room service	safety deposit boxes
salon	shops	shuttle service
smoking area	tours	Wi-Fi in public areas

Sports and Recreation

fitness center	games room	garden
golf course (on site)	golf course (within 3 km)	hot spring bath
indoor pool	jacuzzi	kids club
massage	outdoor pool	pool (kids)
private beach	sauna	spa
squash courts	steamroom	tennis courts
water sports (motorized)	water sports (non-motorized)

Internet in Rooms

Free WiFi access

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Hotel Description

Voted the Best Gay Hotel in the World by readers of the celebrated Out Travelers magazine, the newly renovated Axel Hotel Barcelona And Urban Spa is ideally situated in Eixample. From here, guests will have easy access to a multitude of fascinating cultural and historic sites. The design hotel boasts 105 rooms decorated in Mediterranean style, which uses warm colors and supple fabrics to promote tranquility. The on-site dining venues offer unique gastronomy in a stylish atmosphere while the Sky Bar is an ideal spot from which to experience Barcelona’s vibrant nightlife. The Axel Hotel will pamper you in style while you enjoy the generous hospitality of the staff as well as an urban spa experience at Wellness Club 33. All things considered, the Axel Hotel Barcelona And Urban Spa is ideal for travelers that want a progressive style hotel in a prime area of town.

Hotel Policies

City Tax

For all guest bookings with period of stay from November 1st 2012 onwards, a city tax must be paid directly to the hotel during check out for a maximum of 7 consecutive nights.

5* Hotel: A city tax of 2.25 Euros + VAT per person per night in Barcelona and Catalonia;
4* Hotel: A city tax of 1.10 Euros + VAT per person per night in Barcelona (0.90 Euros + VAT in Catalonia);
Rest of Hotels & Apartments: A city tax of 0.65 Euros + VAT per person, per night in Barcelona (0.45 Euros + VAT in Catalonia).

This is an additional charge for guests over the age of 16 and it is NOT INCLUDED in the room rate.

Children and extra beds:

Infant 0-2 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot there may be an extra charges.

Children 3-4 year(s)

Must use an extra bed

Guests over 4 years old are considered as adults.
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose, please check the individual room policy for more details.

Useful Information

Breakfast Charge (when not included in room rate)

15 EUR

Check-Out

12:00 PM

Distance from City Center

0.8 Km

Distance to Airport

12.0 Km

Earliest Check-In

:00 PM

Number of Bars

Number of Floors

Number of Restaurants

Number of Rooms

105

Time to Airport (Minutes)

Year Hotel Built

2003

Year Hotel Last Renovated

2010

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7.5

from 45 reviews


Value for Money		6.6
Location		8.4
Staff Performance		7.7
Hotel Condition/Cleanliness		7.7
Room Comfort/Standard		8.0
Food/Dining		6.6

All reviews (45)

Patrick K. Couples Netherlands, April 03, 2013	nice hotel great gym, friendly staff, nice neighborhood 7 10 minute walk from the metro. room was upgraded which was nice, did have problems with the room key card and had to be fixed 2-3 times. glad there was a fridge in the room which is not that common in european hotel it seems. there is a great great breakfast restaurant around the corner called brunch&cake. gym is packed with the right machines.
Darya G. Solo travelers Russia, March 29, 2013	A lot of homosexualists Big room, huge bed, nice design 9.3 I was very nice as it is clean and the bed is really big, but there are pictures of naked men wverywhere, which is quite funny.
Javier S. Couples Spain, January 15, 2013	amazing hotel with good service and rooms..perfect Good location with the best bed we have ever had 7.7 Staff friendly and helpful, confy bed, good location and great area

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Food, drink and entertainment

Sky Bar
The new expanded terrace of the Hotel, Sky Bar is the ideal place to enjoy both day and night. During the day, its sun loungers and pool are perfect for sunbathing. At night, the Sky Bar becomes the ideal place to enjoy the summer atmosphere of Barcelona and to taste the most exquisite cocktails in the new chill lounge & bar area. The Sky Bar provides spectacular views of city of Barcelona with the Sea in the background as you swim in the pool or in the Jacuzzi and have a drink to the rhythm of the music.

Gastrobar 3D Lux Restaurant
Axel Hotel Barcelona opens a new restaurant introduced by Bencherano’s group that is known as 3DLUX Gastrobar. E. Arola, brother of the prestigious international chef Sergi Arola, offers the opportunity to taste the haute cuisine at low cost prices. The menus range between 25 and 40€ at lunch with proposals of haute cuisine creations. Complemented with their Show-cooking, they opt for local products that provide the customer Mediterranean cuisine elaborated with seasonal local products. The high quality interiors, designed by Jurdi Aymerich also stand out.

The Ground Bar - Pop Bar
Design, music, cocktails, trends, see and be seen. There is much to discover in The Ground Bar- Pop Bar. Perfect for both day and night, on the terrace or in the lounge room you can enjoy a soft drink, coffee or cocktail. The design of the Bar is really special thanks to the mesmerizing colorful glass and organic forms which brings hue typical of the modernist period, contrasting perfectly with the rest of the modern interior.

The Ground Bar - Pop Bar
Completely open to the street through its outdoor terrace, the new hotel bar, The Ground Bar- Pop Bar, became a place of reference for the most glamorous nights of Barcelona. With its striking play of colors that combine black, fuchsia and golden hues, it stands as the meeting point of Barcelona's trendy atmosphere.