Claris Hotel

The hotel is very compfortable with a good hip atmosphere and a lot of artsy ambience. The roof top pool is small but adequate, the bar is good but the views are not special. It's a refreshing place to hang out after a hot day of sightseeing. The area is safe and prosperous but noisy from traffic and so not that pleasant to walk around. You need to take a taxi to the sights except for some of the Gaudi buildings/Sacra Familia. and some restaurants. If there is a similar hotel with a pool and terrace closer in e.g. Ramblas, that may be a... more

We recently spent five enjoyable nights at the Hotel Claris. Here are our observations: Positives: 1. The staff was extremely cordial, knowledgable, available and spoke English almost flawlessly 2. Our room was very new, clean and quiet (we were on the 5th floor), and the beds were quite comfortable. The mini-bar and programmable safe were nice extras. 3. The bathroom was very modern and clean (but see below), and provided quite a few nice amenities, including bathrobes, slippers, and a nice collection of shampoos,... more

The room was lovely and the service was great. Complimentary wine and a visiting bath oil maid! The hotel is just off the main shopping area but in terms of eating, drinking and soaking up the atmosphere the area around the cathedral would be a better choice. However, we were within walking distance of all the main sites bar the Gaudi park.

Have just returned from a visit to the Claris. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, but we have never seen such a weird shaped lobby. Certainly not where you'd sit with a cappucino or a cognac and the bar quite akin to a small office canteen. A visit to any 4* Irish hotel would show them how lobbies should be designed! However the location was excellent and the rooms, though small, were well equipped. The walls were very thin - noise everywhere. The rooftop area was very nice with the smallest pool I've ever seen. Prices... more

An Easter city break for the two of us to sample Barcelona's fabulous sights and food. A warm welcome from the doorman who showed us into the lobby. Not a soul around, no Muzak, no friendly faces but an efficient check-in none the less. Beautiful feature of cascading water and lights greets you when you enter the glass elevators. Our room was a good size and my husband thought it looked sensual! (Must have been the purple 7ft square bed and the fully stocked mini bar.) Lovely antiques scattered around the hotel and rooms and on the top floor... more

You expect certain things from a hotel that bills itself as 4/5 star. A decent size room, a window that looks out at something other than an airshaft, a mattress that is at least a few steps above something you slept on in college, nice soft linens...the list goes on. While the staff was top notch, attentive and tried very hard to make things right, The Claris is not luxurious by any stretch of the imagination and is overpriced for what it is. Boutique hotels are known for small rooms and minimalist decor so if this is your preference, by... more

Had high hopes of the Claris but was disappointed by the blandness of the small rooms, curious lobby, tiny bar and subterranean breakfast areas. It just all seemed a bit poorly styled, and really wasnt hitting the boutique heights I'd hoped. Location is great though, the staff were all very attentive and the food fine but compare it to the Omm and it feels overpriced and doesn't hit the mark.

The hotel team is excellent. The service during our recent stay was great and the customer service went above and beyond to make our stay most enjoyable. We had a wonderful day, although of course much too short. The suite was delightful and the staff were all helpful and efficient. Of course, no-one more so than the concierge who organised our stay efficiently. We love the Claris

This hotel is very well located, near charming Passeig de Gracia. The arquiteture is impressing, and the lobby is nice. Service is quite attentive. Rooms are too little, boutique sized. Even the junior suite we got was sub-compact. They have good, but paid, wi-fi access, but the suite has not a desk to use the laptop. The bar, with poor service, is sad...

Top notch hotel, great location, excellent rooms, friendly helpful staff. Located a block away from prime shopping area, restaurants, etc. Exciting lobby, with modern glass, polished steel and stone atrium, with a soft flowing water cascade. Rooms are stylish, comfortable. well furnished. Staff are friendly, smile, speak good english, and are very willing to help. Great buffet breakfast, including fruits, cheeses, breads, pastries, and great omelets. In walking distance of must see Gaudi buildings,... more