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"Great stay. The staff was excellent, gave me an upgrade because my room wasn’t ready on time. The only thing is I think they had termites, I kept seei ... " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 10 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

4-star adults-only hotel near Passeig de Gràcia

Eixample stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Eixample hotel, you'll find Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla de Catalunya. La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are also within half a mile (1 km).

Full-service spa, dining

A full-service spa, a gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free WiFi. Enjoy the gym and unwind at the bar/lounge and poolside bar.

City Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$108* Per night/room Apr 1 - Apr 2

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Premium Double Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Axel Single

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only

Everyone (2) Couples (1) Family (1)
1 out of 5
Unsafe place to stay, in 3 ocasion a stranger came to my room at 1.30 am and 2.30 am.and 9pm. I report to the staff and they say they cant splain. I travel every where and this was a terrible experience and I didnt sleep, dont felt safe and that place and my days I spend sleeping because i was afraid at night time, i want my money back because they ruined my vacations

Posted by on Jul 5, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 18, 2023 by Daniel Front Office Manager

Dear Eredia, First of all our apologizes for the last inconvenience. Unfortunately we cannot refund the stay. We already refund all the extras and the city tax.Best regards,

5 out of 5
Great stay. The staff was excellent, gave me an upgrade because my room wasn’t ready on time. The only thing is I think they had termites, I kept seeing little bugs coming out of a wall in the restroom.

Posted by , from moreno valley on Jan 10, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 11, 2023 by Daniel González-Front Office Manager

Dear Nestor, Thank you for your review and we hope you enjoyed your stay.We regret the inconvenience encountered in your room and we will take the appropriate measures to prevent it from happening again.We hope that you will give us a second chance to see you soon.Best regards,

4 out of 5
Great staff and front desk. My wife and I had a wonderful time here even though we were not prepared for the gay atmosphere Travelocity should have been more explicit with the descriptions of the socializing

Posted by on May 20, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 21, 2021 by Marc - Hotel Manager

Dear guest Thank you for your feedback, our main goal is providing an excellent service and comments like yours are very appreciated. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kindest Regards Marc - Hotel Manager Axel Hotel Barcelona

5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 28, 2019

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Oct 28, 2019 by Daniel González-Front Office Manager

Dear guest, Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed in your last stay with us. Hope to see you next time. Kindest regards,

About the Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only

Location Aribau 33, Barcelona, 08011

Property Features

Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the boutique Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only. This Art Deco Barcelona hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station (1.4 km / 0.8 mi)
  • Metro station: Universitat Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)

Room Amenities

Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Barcelona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Nikkei 103 - This restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

The Sky Bar - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nikkei 103 - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe Tourism Certified (Spain)
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.45 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
  • Spa fee: EUR 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Axel Barcelona Urban Spa
  • Axel Hotel
  • Axel Hotel & Urban
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona Spa
  • Hotel Axel
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona Catalonia
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa
  • Axel Hotel Urban Spa
  • Axel Urban Spa
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa Catalonia
  • Axel Barcelona & Urban
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults Only
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults
  • Axel Hotel Urban Spa Adults
  • Axel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults
  • Axel Urban Spa Adults
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only Hotel
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only Barcelona
  • Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa - Adults Only Hotel Barcelona

You should know

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.