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Hotel Axel

Carrer d'Aribau, 33, 08011, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Axel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 42 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
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from $80
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Highly Recommended
Based on 42 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "a great hotel for a gay turist in BCN." source Orbitz

    "We're going to stay there again in July and I can't wait to use the sun terrace to catch some Barcelona sunshine." source Venere

    "This hotel is a great hotel, that happens to be gay run." source Travelocity

    "Overall, the hotel staff was the best." source Orbitz

    "I recommend you to stay at Axel hotel if you are looking for something different as usual city hotels." source Venere

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Perfect location, close to everything, friendly and competent staff and great drinks served in the bar (that is, if they happen to have the ingredient you need :))) Clean and spacious rooms with rather simple furnishings." source Venere

    "It was an excellent location, the front desk spoke all language fluently, fast service, super clean modern rooms." source Travelocity

    "Ideally situated within a 10 minutes walking distance from La Rambla, this jewel of a hotel offered small but stylish, clean, comfy and quiet rooms." source Venere

    "It was immaculate, staff curteous and efficient and all amenities nearby." source Venere

    "Excellent location, very clean place, but in my opinion - overpriced." source Venere

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Extra services such as massage therapy are wonderful, as is the roof top spa with jacuzzi, steam, sauna, pool and terrace." source Venere

    "The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the service is extraordinary." source Venere

    "Services and amenities were first rate." source Venere

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Many enjoyable other restaurants in the area." source Orbitz

    "It is right in the "gay" area of Barcelona and still within walking distance to the Ramblas and shopping areas around P." source Venere

    "The location is great, the staff very helpful, the room comfortable." source Travelocity

    "Within the walking distance of the Plaza Catalunia and the Barri Gothic, the hotel is conveniently situated." source Venere

    "Picked out this hotel for the location (walking distance of many venues, restaurants, etc." source Venere

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The room was small but nice and the bed was big." source Orbitz

    "The room was clean." source Venere

More information on Hotel Axel

This tiny, three-table establishment is under the caring supervision of motherly Miki-san, who serves a limited selection of noodle dishes, including ramen and stir-fried noodles with vegetables as well as onigiri (rice balls) and yakitori (skewered barbecued chicken). There's an English-language menu, and the walls, covered with business cards and messages left by appreciative guests from around the world, are testimony to both the tasty meals and Miki-san's warm hospitality. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

2 PM

Check-out Time:

NOON

Total Rooms:

66 rooms.66

Total Floors:

7 floors.

Rooms:

66

Price

Main dishes ¥550-¥840 ($5.25-$8),I

Credit Cards Accepted

Not accepted

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, Our cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival date, in the event of a late cancellation or no show, Hotel Axel may charge the firs night as cancellation fee.

Directions

A 15-min. walk from Nikko Tobu Station. On the left side of the main street leading from Toshogu Shrine, 1 min. before the Nikko Kanaya Hotel and the Sacred Bridge

Area

Barcelona.

Parking

Parking 15€ ($19)

Hours

Daily 11:30am-7pm (last order)

Dining

RestaurantKitchen, an urban, cosmopolitan and trendy space where your tastes come first. Discover the excellent quality/price of its delicious gastronomic proposals and choose between dining ? la carte or set menu, day or night. Enjoy its direct flavors and refreshing breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a casual and personal atmosphere. Kitchen is specially designed for you..The hotel has imported an Argentinean tradition straight from Axel Hotel Buenos Aires that will surprise you: the pasos or "step-based" menu. Their menu allows you to choose from three delicious steps to adapt our dishes to your taste. The options are endless: first course and dessert, second course and drink, first and second courses... Choose one step, two or simply try them all. Because you choose what you eat and how much you pay. Kitchen by Axel, you decide.

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