Claris Hotel and Spa, an SLH Hotel on Postcard

"Located just off Paseo de Gracia, Claris is a mix of classic decor and a slightly hipster vibe. Throughout the hotel, you'll find English furniture pieces from the 18th- and 19th-centuries, Roman sculptures from the 2nd- and 3rd-centuries, original etchings commissioned by Napoleon, and so on. There's also a museum featuring Egyptian art from the the Jordi Clos Archaeological Foundation’s private collection. And a modest rooftop pool."

The Barcelona Guide

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"How did it strike you on arrival?This classic, elegant, five-star hotel has stood the test of time. The first floor houses a small museum of antiquities, a theme repeated throughout the hotel: All rooms feature unique designs and ancient artifacts. What’s the crowd like?Claris Hotel tends to attract a mature crowd. The typical guest is a well-to-do, 50- or 60-something, either traveling for business or as part of a couple. It is also a favorite among Spanish celebrities. Tell us about your room.The décor is moody and meticulous, and my particular room also contains works of pre-Columbian art that are part of the Derby Hotel group's private collection. How are the beds?The sheets are 100 percent Egyptian cotton from premium Barcelona brand Bassols. Your choice of a double bed or two singles. Any in-room amenities of note?All rooms come with a smartphone for you to use, with unlimited 4G data and calling. How are the bathrooms?The bathrooms feel tasteful and expensive: black titanium, Brazilian granite, marble bathtub. The White Company of London supplies the luxurious bathroom products. How's the connectivity?There's free Wi-Fi and free, unlimited data at all times through your complimentary in-room smartphone. Anything stand out about other services and features?Claris Hotel has an elegant rooftop pool and bar area with ample seating space and great city views. Restaurant La Terraza del Claris, run by Michelin-starred chef Aurelio Morales, is situated upstairs next to the roof terrace and serves fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Rooms are on the small side and not exactly cheap, but there are good deals to be found in the off season. Plus you're getting to stay in a distinctly decorated, five-star hotel in a prime location, just off the Passeig de Gràcia." - Isabelle Kliger

Hotel Claris Grand Luxe Barcelona

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dana h

Google

I cannot recommend this hotel more. My boyfriend and I had the most lovely stay here. Check-in was easy, and when we got to our room, it wasn’t quite what we expected. We paid for the Duplex Suite, but this duplex didn’t have a bathtub or a very large bathroom. We were able to go to the front desk, and they got us switched to exactly what we wanted. The room was incredibly nice, and well stocked with toiletries, robes, slippers, etc. The free, unlimited mini bar was a huge perk. The mini bar had juice, water, soda, and beer. Housekeeping came every day. The lobby is large and well-kept. There is always candy and cava in the lobby, which you can take whenever you’d like for free. The pool was still open in November, but the water was quite cold. The gym had the adequate equipment you would expect at a hotel. The location is incredible. Within a five-minute walk, you can reach coffee shops, restaurants, a grocery store, a laundry mat, etc. My only knock is the room didn’t have the best view, in case that’s something you really value. While this hotel is not one of the cheapest, I cannot recommend it more. It is 100% worth the money, and it will make your time in Barcelona unforgettable!

Anindita S

Google

This was a truly lovely experience - the room upgrade to a bi-level suite was incredible! The location is perfect, as you are not in a touristy neighborhood but you are within walking distance of everything fun. The only downside was that the bathroom is a bit dated and the drains worked slowly in the bathtub (we did let the front desk know and it was somewhat fixed, but older hotels will have this issue). Otherwise, everything was perfect. Would highly recommend!

Voyage56847509460

Google

The service and quality of this hotel is second to none. From the Service helping us out of our cab, getting our bags, and the front desk, it was spectacular. The room is lovely and elegant and well appointed. Breakfast was delicious, and the terrace bar on the upstairs level had wonderful wines and cocktails, and small plates to share. What a great experience.

Taalib

Google

2 day stay before cruise. Lovely place to stay. I would recommend it to anyone. The staff were amazing even the gentleman that retrieved our taxi. Breakfast was incredible, a great start to your day. Great location, upon my return I will be staying longer.

tami walker

Google

This hotel is great from the minute you walk through the door. The lobby is beautiful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The doorman is topnotch. The location cannot be beat. We were able to walk to everything within minutes. We had a standard room and it was beautiful. Loved having drinks at the rooftop bar every night. We will definitely return to this hotel.

mr hon

Google

We had a fantastic time staying at Hotel Claris. The location was great, and the rooftop pool with a dining area was charming. The staff were very friendly. Both of us are food enthusiasts, and one of the staff members, Fernando, gave us some excellent local dining recommendations. Thanks to him, we've been able to try out a variety of wonderful local dishes. It was also nice to see the diverse multicultural staff at the hotel.

Eva V

Google

The staff were mostly nice and location is good. But that’s about it. |Not a 5 star hotel or experience by any standards. The Junior suite we stayed at was very dark, with only one small window in one room. The other room was without windows. The suite was tiny, beds and pillows uncomfortable. Also the design was not to my liking. The cupboards were of no use. Bathroom not practical as well. |The breakfast was miserable, and sooo overpriced. For 5 days not a single item got changed. The offered choices were minimal and tiny. |Overpriced for nothing in return. If you are used to or expecting luxury, or at least a decent 5 star hotel, you will not find it here.

Swan Kim

Google

I give this a sad 3/5. I've stayed in the Urban Hotel in Madrid before, and that stay was alright as well, but not as bad as this one. The good stuff: the location is nice. The room is also nice. The negative stuff: But the service and basics weren't covered. And that kind of ruined the stay. Upon arriving, the service was quite nice: there was someone who came out and picked up our luggages from our car and brought them into the lobby. After checking in, there was no one to be found to bring up our bags after being told they would (we were totally fine with bringing it ourselves, so that's totally fine). Once we entered the room, there was no pamphlet or welcome card to help us understand the room / what to call for room service or reception or a room service menu / all the very basics of a hotel room, and a 5 star hotel room at that. They didn't even provide us with a water bottle. They didn't even notice until I had called for some hot water (kettle) to brew some tea, and told them I don't have drinking water in the room. Also a bit of a smaller detail: when I call reception for something, and they bring it up, I don't expect the person to step into the room, let alone peek into it, unless it's a tray they're bringing in for food or something heavy or something of the like. When they brought up the said kettle, and the water bottle later, I saw them take a quick peek into the room, and that felt really weird. I'd advise the hotel to please consider being cognizant and sensitive to such behavior. The room is also quite noisy - we kept hearing weird noises in the metal part of the ceiling, not even sure what it is. It almost sounded like a keyboard click. Super eerie. Sadly, quite disappointing. I will not be booking any stays with the hotels part of this collection again.

dana h

Google

I cannot recommend this hotel more. My boyfriend and I had the most lovely stay here. Check-in was easy, and when we got to our room, it wasn’t quite what we expected. We paid for the Duplex Suite, but this duplex didn’t have a bathtub or a very large bathroom. We were able to go to the front desk, and they got us switched to exactly what we wanted. The room was incredibly nice, and well stocked with toiletries, robes, slippers, etc. The free, unlimited mini bar was a huge perk. The mini bar had juice, water, soda, and beer. Housekeeping came every day. The lobby is large and well-kept. There is always candy and cava in the lobby, which you can take whenever you’d like for free. The pool was still open in November, but the water was quite cold. The gym had the adequate equipment you would expect at a hotel. The location is incredible. Within a five-minute walk, you can reach coffee shops, restaurants, a grocery store, a laundry mat, etc. My only knock is the room didn’t have the best view, in case that’s something you really value. While this hotel is not one of the cheapest, I cannot recommend it more. It is 100% worth the money, and it will make your time in Barcelona unforgettable!

Anindita S

Google

This was a truly lovely experience - the room upgrade to a bi-level suite was incredible! The location is perfect, as you are not in a touristy neighborhood but you are within walking distance of everything fun. The only downside was that the bathroom is a bit dated and the drains worked slowly in the bathtub (we did let the front desk know and it was somewhat fixed, but older hotels will have this issue). Otherwise, everything was perfect. Would highly recommend!

Voyage56847509460

Google

The service and quality of this hotel is second to none. From the Service helping us out of our cab, getting our bags, and the front desk, it was spectacular. The room is lovely and elegant and well appointed. Breakfast was delicious, and the terrace bar on the upstairs level had wonderful wines and cocktails, and small plates to share. What a great experience.

Taalib

Google

2 day stay before cruise. Lovely place to stay. I would recommend it to anyone. The staff were amazing even the gentleman that retrieved our taxi. Breakfast was incredible, a great start to your day. Great location, upon my return I will be staying longer.

tami walker

Google

This hotel is great from the minute you walk through the door. The lobby is beautiful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The doorman is topnotch. The location cannot be beat. We were able to walk to everything within minutes. We had a standard room and it was beautiful. Loved having drinks at the rooftop bar every night. We will definitely return to this hotel.

mr hon

Google

We had a fantastic time staying at Hotel Claris. The location was great, and the rooftop pool with a dining area was charming. The staff were very friendly. Both of us are food enthusiasts, and one of the staff members, Fernando, gave us some excellent local dining recommendations. Thanks to him, we've been able to try out a variety of wonderful local dishes. It was also nice to see the diverse multicultural staff at the hotel.

Eva V

Google

The staff were mostly nice and location is good. But that’s about it. |Not a 5 star hotel or experience by any standards. The Junior suite we stayed at was very dark, with only one small window in one room. The other room was without windows. The suite was tiny, beds and pillows uncomfortable. Also the design was not to my liking. The cupboards were of no use. Bathroom not practical as well. |The breakfast was miserable, and sooo overpriced. For 5 days not a single item got changed. The offered choices were minimal and tiny. |Overpriced for nothing in return. If you are used to or expecting luxury, or at least a decent 5 star hotel, you will not find it here.

Swan Kim

Google

I give this a sad 3/5. I've stayed in the Urban Hotel in Madrid before, and that stay was alright as well, but not as bad as this one. The good stuff: the location is nice. The room is also nice. The negative stuff: But the service and basics weren't covered. And that kind of ruined the stay. Upon arriving, the service was quite nice: there was someone who came out and picked up our luggages from our car and brought them into the lobby. After checking in, there was no one to be found to bring up our bags after being told they would (we were totally fine with bringing it ourselves, so that's totally fine). Once we entered the room, there was no pamphlet or welcome card to help us understand the room / what to call for room service or reception or a room service menu / all the very basics of a hotel room, and a 5 star hotel room at that. They didn't even provide us with a water bottle. They didn't even notice until I had called for some hot water (kettle) to brew some tea, and told them I don't have drinking water in the room. Also a bit of a smaller detail: when I call reception for something, and they bring it up, I don't expect the person to step into the room, let alone peek into it, unless it's a tray they're bringing in for food or something heavy or something of the like. When they brought up the said kettle, and the water bottle later, I saw them take a quick peek into the room, and that felt really weird. I'd advise the hotel to please consider being cognizant and sensitive to such behavior. The room is also quite noisy - we kept hearing weird noises in the metal part of the ceiling, not even sure what it is. It almost sounded like a keyboard click. Super eerie. Sadly, quite disappointing. I will not be booking any stays with the hotels part of this collection again.

Claris Hotel and Spa, an SLH Hotel

Claris Hotel and Spa, an SLH Hotel

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