Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Axel
Carrer Aribau 33, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08011, Spain
In the heart of the more fashionable Esquerra (west or "left" side) of the Eixample, this recently expanded and renovated hotel caters primarily to gay travelers in an area dubbed by locals the "Gayxample." The spacious rooms are soundproof and well lighted, with comfortable contemporary furniture and decor in white-on-white punctuated by hints of black, red, and chrome; most have queen-size beds. Suites are truly spacious, but have only a glass wall separating the bedroom from the bath: privacy sacrificed for romance. The hotel's Bench restaurant is up to par, and the rooftop deck and pool (with pool, bar, cascade, and Jacuzzi, open April–October) has good views over the city.
PROS
- great location
- exceptionally well-equipped gym
- rooftop deck with pool, bar, cascade, and Jacuzzi (April–October)
CONS
- uninviting lobby
- extra €2 charge for faster Wi-Fi
- standard rooms have limited storage space
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted