Review Axel Hotel Barcelona
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The hotel's exterior is classic and grand - there is a stone brickwork façade with wrought-iron balconies. The hotel sits on a large corner, and at each of its sides, there are large domed floor to ceiling windows. A beautifully patterned, colourful, stained glass canopy overlooks the front entrance to the hotel.
The hotel's lobby area is light and bright, due to the many windows and high ceilings. There is a large watercolour painting adorning one of the walls. The round front desk area is covered in small white tiles and is surrounded by a pattern of pastel-coloured mosaic tiles.
The hotel is located centrally for those who hope to enjoy a cosmopolitan trip to the city. Those who wish that they were closer to the beach may be pleased to find the outdoor pool and Jacuzzi on the hotel roof.
Hotel Facilities
The hotel has a small rooftop pool. It is surrounded by an area that is covered in wooden decking, with sun loungers, tables and chairs. It is unheated. There is also a Jacuzzi on the rooftop. The area is open 24 hours, all year round.
There is also a fitness centre, offering weights and running machines.
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The hotel restaurant is on the ground floor, next to the lobby area. It is in stark contrast to the brightness of the lobby area, with red velvet chairs and low lighting. At lunchtime a set menu ('Menu del Dia') of three courses is available. The food served is Spanish in style. There is also a bar next to the restaurant area called 'The Ground Bar'. On Saturday nights there are live DJs. Breakfast is served in the bar area. It is not included in the room price.
Room service is available 24 hours. Pets are not permitted to stay in the hotel.
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Business Facilities
There is one room that is available in the hotel for meetings. It has a capacity of 100 people.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. There are also two computers with internet available for the use of customers free of charge.
Facilities for People with a disability
There are two rooms in the hotel that are suitable for people with a disability. They have widened doors and special bathrooms.
There are lifts to all floors.
Rooms
There are a total of 66 rooms in the hotel, over 6 floors. There are six single rooms and the rest are doubles. The rooms at the front of the hotel offer balconies. Those requiring a more quiet room should request one at the interior of the hotel.
All rooms are soundproof and contain air-conditioning, LCD televisions and telephones.
Hotel Location and Facilities
Axel Hotel is located close to many of Barcelona's most popular tourist spots. These include the Ramblas and Plaça de Catalunya - both a ten-minute walk from the hotel. These areas are popular amongst tourists for their street entertainers and souvenir shops. The Ramblas is also a useful place to find many necessary amenities such as banks, pharmacies, supermarkets and internet cafés.
The hotel is also a ten-minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia, a popular spot for shopping amongst the well-heeled of Barcelona. Many important designer flagship stores such as Prada, Gucci and Burberry are located on this street.
Located in Eixample, the hotel is also close to Barcelona's thriving gay scene. Clubs and bars such as Martins, D-Boy and Acido Óxido are popular and are in walking distance of the hotel. Hotel staff should be asked for more details of gay venues in the area.
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How to travel from the airport to the hotel
Booking your airport transport in advance onlineWith a private transfer service the driver will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point given to you on the booking voucher. The driver will help you with your bags to the vehicle and then drive you to your hotel. Private transfers are independent of the the public transport system. This means if there is a public transport strike these services will continue to operate.
Public transport transfer options
Via Taxi: A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes.
Taxi Fare: €30.00 - €40.00
Via Train: The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Passeig de Gràcia in 25 minutes. You can either use the T-Casual transport ticket from the airport (a ticket for 10 separate journeys on Barcelona public transport system) or you can buy a single fare ticket. The hotel is a five-minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia.
T-Casual Ticket: €11.35
RENFE Train Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €4.60
Via Bus: Take the 'Aerobus' to Plaza Universitat from directly outside the airport. The Aerobus generally runs every 10 - 15 minutes and the journey time is 30 minutes. The hotel is 5 minutes in a taxi. The hotel is a ten-minute walk from Plaza Universitat.
Car parks near Axel Hotel Barcelona
| Car Park Name | Address | Approximate Walking Distance to Car Park in Meters |
|---|---|---|
| NN Aragó | Aragó, 182 | 300 m |
| PLAFER Mallorca | Mallorca, 219-221 | 550 m |
| NN Urgell 2 | Comte d'Urgell, 154 | 800 m |
In a nutshell
Axel Hotel Barcelona offers playful and stylish accommodation to a mostly gay market. It mixes the old-school glamour of the building with interesting and modern design. It is located well for those who wish to be at the heart of Barcelona's shopping and restaurant life. Its facilities are impressive however, those who are looking for a beach holiday should aim for a more downtown location.
Hotel Axel
Carrer Aribau, 33
08011 Barcelona, España.
HB-004327
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (Green Line, L3) and (Yellow Line, L4)