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Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

4.0 star property

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Front of property
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Aribau 33, Barcelona, 08011
  • La Rambla
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sagrada Familia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Axel Basic Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room Single Use

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Axel Basic

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Single Use Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Barcelona

Located in Barcelona (Eixample), Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only is within a 10-minute walk of Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla de Catalunya. .This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from La Rambla and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Plaça de Catalunya.

What's nearby

  • Passeig de Gràcia - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Casa Batllo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Rambla - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sagrada Familia - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Universitat Station - 6 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunch & Cake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪DelaCrem - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sky Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Flauta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Micu Maku - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Axel Hotel Barcelona - 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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Nikkei 103, a restaurant which specializes in Peruvian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nikkei 103
  • Nikkei 103
  • The Sky Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 8.14 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
  • Spa fee: EUR 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
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
The listed optional spa fee is charged 20 EUR per person, per hour to access the spa area.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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 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 Barcelona Barcelona
Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Hotel
Axel Hotel Barcelona Urban Spa Adults Only
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Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Hotel Barcelona

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location in a lovely old building that's modernized inside. Good facilities and friendly staff. Stayed in a premium room, which was very nice, good size and two separate balconies which were very pretty - although the mattress was rock hard and uncomfortable. I asked for a mattress topper, but none was provided so I assume they don't have them. Toilet seat was broken, but fixed promptly when I reported it. Definitely avoid the breakfast. It was shockingly bad. A lot of food laid out in a buffet, but it didn't seem like any of the food was freshly cooked. I'm sorry I paid extra for it. Much better to eat in the many restaurants nearby. Would stay again at the right price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Dubai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Axel is really well located close to Paseo de Gracia in the heart of the Eixample. As such it’s walking distance to great cafes, bars, restaurants and shops and close to many of the best tourist sites in Barcelona.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Disliked: Staff & service

Nothing special about this hotel

I checked in at 3:30pm to be told my room was not ready . I said it was not acceptable an a room was found straight away. I felt the front staff need more training on welcoming guest as I did not feel this
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Federico, Cerveteri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS X

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Above and beyond service

I actually got sick and needed medical help, and they were great and went out of their way to pack my room and deliver essentials to me at the hospital. Also offered to come sit with me for company. Above and beyond in service. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Excelente as always! Muchas gracias a Joaquín on recepción who gives 5 Star Service!!! Always Welcoming and very friendly whenever i stay at the Axel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS X

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a frequent visitor for many years the new staff didn’t recognize that and gave me an undesirable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bowu

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajendra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice property - horrible front-desk

Check-in was horrible!! Joaquin should never be allowed to work the front desk. He has no inter-personal skills (nada) and just seemed to be an angry person when dealing with guests. The property was well kept and very clean in a nice area close to restaurants and bars. It was within walking distance to Passeig De Gracia which is great for people on a shopping trip. And back to Joaquin - horrible staff person!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivan, Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The carpet at the corridor on each floor are dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bladon, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our time here. The property is a little dated. Could do with a renovation to bring it into the current times. Cannot fault the staff or location of the hotel, both were fantastic. Would recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to stay in a central LGBTQIA friend area and property. (Allies welcome too )
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ONUR

Liked: Staff & service

Possitives and Negatives

We recently stayed at this hotel as a couple and found the experience to be a mix of positives and negatives. Positives: The location is absolutely perfect, making it very convenient for getting around. The front office staff were extremely friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any questions or requests. Negatives: Unfortunately, the room conditions were disappointing. The bed was very old, I even felt a bedspring in the mattress, which was concerning. While the bathrooms were cleaner than the rest of the room, cleanliness overall still needs improvement. For instance, the cups in the room had coffee stains and weren’t replaced until we specifically mentioned it. The floors were also dirty, which made the room feel unkempt. Another issue was the poor sound insulation. Early in the morning, the housekeeping staff made a lot of noise in the corridor, and it was loud enough to disturb our sleep. Until these issues are addressed, we wouldn’t recommend this hotel for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel, good location with nearby restaurants and bars. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property. Located close to everything
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MITCHELL, MOBILE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you're going to stay here, know that its primarily LGTB The stay was overall ok. Note: They will charge you for anything you use in the room (including soaps, etc.). You pay an additional tourist fee at check-in ($12 Euro per person). Great location overall. Parking cost about $25 Euros.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome and a superb stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrey

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s okay but but not too good.

AC didn’t work even after they tries to fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED FARID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with spa and swimming pool The bathroom was not very spacious and the room was not completely sound proof
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lacking in shelving in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Axel. Cesar at reception was lovely, helpful and very prompt with our check in process. We greatly appreciated the free upgrade. Convenient location with many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024