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Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Aribau 33, Barcelona, 08011
  • Rambla de Catalunya
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Passeig de Gràcia
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Casa Batllo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room Single Use

  • 269 sq ft
  • 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 Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only

4-star hotel in Eixample
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only features an outdoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms. This Art Deco hotel also offers a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff.

Axel Hotel Barcelona - Adults Only is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 16 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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Property 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 6.27 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 16 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (328 ft away)
  • Spa fee: EUR 15 per day

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

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. 511 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1008 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

Ivan, Dallas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Traveled 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

2/10 Terrible

Annikka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception people. Very well located, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is poorly designed. there's no where in bathroom to put any toiletries!! No where to sit comfortably in room. Pillows were terrible. Neck ache!!! Staff in breakfast area were very efficient and nice.....
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what a hotel experience should be 10 across the board
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Imad

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is old and in need of remodeling. Dusty and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever I'm in barcelona i stay at the axel. Is very close to all the gay nightlife. Everything is minutes within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moeen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice with a great roof top pool, but disappointing to learn that the pool bar is only open at weekends in September through to Summer 2025. September is still summer in Spain !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James, London

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re thinking of staying here, don’t. Barcelona has better, cheaper hotels with much better service. Upon checking in, we were told one room would not be ready until 6pm, and my room smelt badly of smoke and was a double bed not the requested twin. I asked reception to change rooms and was told that it was not possible however they could do it the next morning, the manager Danny took note of this as well. This was frustrating but one night of a multi night stay would be tolerable. The next morning, reception said moving rooms would still not be possible, at this time the manager comes over and says they won’t move room and that it’s just unfortunate that the room smells of smoke. That afternoon we went to the pool, to be told they were out of towels and would not be getting any more. The same happened the next day as well. At 7.30 we went to have a drink on the roof, to be told that they were closing early, and to return to the cocktail bar at 8. At 8 the cocktail bar told us they were not ready to open. The location of the hotel is excellent but the service, room and staff are just not at the level that they should be for a hotel of this rating and price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel, with the rooftop bar, gym, and amazing location. I found the overall room decor could use a refresh and my room was a bit noisy being next to an elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN, Johnston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024