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Facilities
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Fitness facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Fitness center
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Swimming pool
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24-hour front desk
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Room service
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Business center
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Heating
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Terrace
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Lift / Elevator
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Laundry
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Luggage storage
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Safety deposit box
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Bar
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Tour desk
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Sauna
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Breakfast in the room
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Massage services
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Spa/wellness center
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Solarium
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Hammam
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private parking
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Outdoor pool
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Sun terrace
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Parking garage
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Outdoor pool - seasonal
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Adult only
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Pool bar
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Rooftop pool
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Sun loungers or beach chairs
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Sun umbrellas
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Steam room
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Fitness/spa locker rooms
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Personal trainer
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Guest room sealed after cleaning
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Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV in common areas
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Access to health care professionals
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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Face masks for guests available
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Thermometers for guests provided by property
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Breakfast takeaway containers
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Happy hour
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Property Description
Vibrant Location in Gay-xample District
The Hotel Axel Barcelona is situated in the heart of the lively Gay-xample district, known for its vibrant gay scene. The staff's local knowledge ensures a welcoming atmosphere for all guests, making it a popular choice for both LGBTQ+ travelers and allies.
Luxurious Amenities and Spa Centre
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, along with access to the 500m² Spa Centre featuring a hydromassage pool and saunas. The modern rooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stylish Sky Bar and Entertainment
The hotel's Sky Bar boasts a large swimming pool, terrace with a hot tub, and a cocktail bar. From parties to art exhibitions and shows, the Sky Bar offers a dynamic social hub for guests to unwind and socialize.
Experience the vibrant charm of Barcelona at Hotel Axel Barcelona & Urban Spa. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!
Please note that by booking through Booking.com, one hour of complimentary SPA access is included per reservation and per guest.
Please note, when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please note that 1 hour of complimentary spa access is included, subject to availability and prior reservation.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Dec 6, 2026 until Sun, Dec 6, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.
Location
Guest Reviews
The location of the hotel is excellent. It is close to many of Barcelona’s main attractions and historic areas, and getting around the city from the hotel is very easy.
However, the hotel itself feels quite dated and in need of renovation. One of the main reasons I specifically chose this hotel was the gym. Although the gym is larger than what you normally find in hotels and has a good variety of equipment, unfortunately most of the machines and equipment are very old, poorly maintained, and some are even visibly rusty. Because of this, the gym is not nearly as practical or enjoyable to use as it appears in the photos.
The rooms also feel quite old in terms of both design and condition. The open bathroom concept may be a matter of personal preference, but there is almost no privacy as the bathroom is visible from the room. At the very least, adding a curtain or some kind of privacy option would make a big difference.
We stayed in a room with a balcony, but unfortunately the balcony did not seem to have been properly cleaned for quite some time. There was a significant amount of bird droppings across the balcony, which made it unpleasant to use.
Location of this property was excellent. A number of key sights in Barcelona such as Casa Battlo, Casa Mia are within walking distance. It is also very close to the Metro - Universitat and Pasage de Gracia. Lots of excellent cafes and restaurants just within a 5-10 minute walk such as La FLauta, Vinitus and El Nacionale. I also walked back from near the marina all the way to the hotel at about 11 pm and it felt very safe.
Can't say there was much I did not like. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I did not use many of the facilities such as pool/gym/restaurants so unable to comment on them.
Great location
Bathroom had no shelf space for amenities
We came back to Axel Hotel Barcelona after 10 years, this time to celebrate my 50th birthday, and the team made our return truly special.
We had asked if, by any chance, we could stay in the same rooms we had enjoyed 10 years ago. We honestly didn’t expect it to be possible, but Joaquín and the team managed to give us exactly the same rooms! It meant a lot to us and made this trip even more special.
And then came the wonderful birthday surprise! Such a beautiful and thoughtful gesture that we will remember for a long time.
Thank you, Joaquín & Team, for all your effort, care and involvement. What made this stay special was not only the hotel itself, but the people and the effort you made to make us feel welcome and celebrate this moment with us.
After 10 years, Axel still feels special to us. We will definitely be back!
Thank you again, Joaquín & Team!
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Great location, and the team are helpful !
É un hotel glamour ed esclusivo, mi è sempre piaciuto il roof top così come la SPA oltre naturalmente ad avere una posizione fantastica.
Qualche filtro del tè o cialda caffè in più. In bagno, quest’anno non ho ritrovato il piccolo trespolo dove poter appoggiare i prodotti; in bagno anche se piccolo, ci vorrebbe qualche elemento in più (mensola o piccolo mobile dove appoggiare e sistemare i prodotti personali ad es., di cosmesi, profumi ecc.
L emplacement, le petit déjeuner particulièrement beau et bon et généreux.
Ménage très bien fait et bon accueil de Joaquim et de son équipe
Great location. Friendly front desk person,
Breakfast wasn’t that good. 1st room I stayed in had a funny smell. Second room was fine.
Staff davvero eccellente: sempre cordiale, sorridente e disponibile, anche quando abbiamo avuto bisogno di qualche servizio extra. La camera era molto silenziosa e il rooftop è davvero piacevole, mai troppo affollato anche nei giorni intorno a Ferragosto. Ottima anche la posizione, in un quartiere vivace e friendly, pieno di ristoranti e locali raggiungibili comodamente a piedi.
L'armadio della nostra stanza consisteva in un semplice guardaroba aperto, e qualche dotazione in più in bagno (qualche saponetta extra, cuffietta, kit da barba ecc.) avrebbe reso il soggiorno ancora più confortevole. Abbiamo inoltre trovato alcune piccole disattenzioni, come la macchinetta del caffè non svuotata all'arrivo. Valuterei una riduzione dei costi dei cocktail.
Muito bom tratamento do recepcionista Joaquim.
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