Axel (Gay Friendly) Barcelona

Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly) - Barcelona

Hotel: 3 stars

Aribau, 33 - 08011 Barcelona

Tel:877-662-6988

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€ 96 (Tax included)
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  • Average guest rating:
  • Rand has stayed here and says:
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 9.39.3
  • 8.28.2
  • 7.97.9
  • 9.19.1
  • 9.29.2

 ‹‹ This has to be the best hotel I have stayed at the caters to gay clientle. A 3 star that has 4 star services. The staff is excellent, friendly, helpful in...››

23 Dec 2005 read hotel reviews

About Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly)

hotel front view Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly) hotel front view Hotel Axel is situated in the exclusive Eixample quarter of Barcelona, close to the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. Moreover, the hotel is surrounded by shops, bars, cinemas and restaurants and it is within walking distance of the Paseo de Gracia with the Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.

The Axel is not only a hotel, but a space opened to Barcelona, a popular venue not only among hotel residences.

The cosmopolitan atmosphere of the hotel will offer guests all comforts, including a terrace bar, a pub, a restaurant, a business center, a meeting room and a reading lounge.

Furthermore, tourists coming to this exclusive hotel will find the perfect place to unwind themselves in the spa area equipped with sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.

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Location of Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly), Barcelona

  • Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly) Aribau, 33 Barcelona

    City Area:Ensanche – Joan Miró Park

  • Barcelona area: Ensanche – Joan Miró Park

    Position of the zone in the city

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Hotel Axel is situated in the elegant Eixample quarter, near the Universitat square and the University.
The hotel lies a 5-minute walking distance from Plaça de Catalunya square, the Gothic quarter and the famous Ramblas avenue. So, guests will be in a really privileged location to visit the city on foot.

Rooms at Axel (Gay Friendly)

Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly) guest room double room The Axel hotel offers 66 soundproof rooms designed in their own style. All of them are equipped with heating, individually controlled air-conditioning, King-size beds with four pillows, Wi-Fi Internet connection, satellite and Pay TV, digital mini safe, radio with CD, telephone line and hair dryer.

Furthermore, in the corridor of each floor, there are small refrigerators where guests will find free bottles of water at their disposal during all day.

Disabled-accessible rooms and non-smoking ones are available upon request.

  • Electronic safe
  • Facilities for disabled people
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Heating
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Pay-Per-View
  • Radio
  • Satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • Wireless Internet access
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Breakfast at Axel (Gay Friendly)

A breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday to Friday; from 8 a.m. to midday on Saturdays; and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays.
Breakfast consists of a complete array of the best products of the Mediterranean diet, fresh squeezed juices and delicious aromatic coffee.

Hotel Facilities

  • Access for disabled
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Laundry service
  • Lift/elevator
  • Room service - limited hour
  • Shops in the hotel
  • City maps
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Front desk - safety deposit box
  • Luggage room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Newspapers
  • Tourist information
  • Banqueting service
  • Business Center
  • Conference room
  • Meeting Room
  • Gym
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Hydromassage Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Private parking
  • Internet/Email services
  • Night club
  • Reading room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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Hotel Reviews Axel (Gay Friendly)

8.78.7

NH
Family with older children
USA, Mar 2008

Services and amenities were first rate. Staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

7.47.4

PB
Not Specified
NL, Oct 2007

Have been in Barcelona a few times. Picked out this hotel for the location (walking distance of many venues, restaurants, etc.).

9.69.6

CC
Single corporate traveller
United Kingdom, Feb 2006

Internet access was very poor

9.89.8

Steven Hargadon
Gay Couple
United Kingdom, Feb 2006

We stayed there for Valentine's weekend and it's a fantastic hotel in a great location. The room & facilties were excellent and the staff were very friendly, helpful & knowledgable. We're going to stay there again in July and I can't wait to use the sun terrace to catch some Barcelona sunshine.

1010

Rand Thornsley
Single leisure traveller
USA, Dec 2005

This has to be the best hotel I have stayed at the caters to gay clientle. A 3 star that has 4 star services. The staff is excellent, friendly, helpful in everyway. The rooms are nice, bright and very comfortable...well furnished with pleasant decor. The lounge/restaurant is excellent as well. Extra services such as massage therapy are wonderful, as is the roof top spa with jacuzzi, steam, sauna, pool and terrace. The only thing that would have been a nice amenity would be a mini-bar in the room. I recomend this hotel to anyone (especially gay men) who want a quality lodging in a spectacular central location.

7.97.9

Yoshitaka Usui
Single leisure traveller
Japan, Jun 2004

Within the walking distance of the Plaza Catalunia and the Barri Gothic, the hotel is conveniently situated. Front desk staff was efficient but not very friendly. The room I had was on 6th floor, spacious and quiet, if you don't have a noisy nextdoor neighbour which unfortunately was my case. On the whole, I had a pleasent stay.

1010

PS
Group of friends
USA, Mar 2005

I think any traveller will find the Hotel Axel an excellent location and good value for Barcelona. Rooms are quite clean and well appointed. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the service is extraordinary. The breakfast buffet was an excellent value for 10 Euros if you can be awake before 11am. My friends and I will definitely go back to the hotel in the future. A four star experience. P.S. (New York City)

9.79.7

Mark Ryder
Group of friends
United Kingdom, Mar 2005

Fantastic hotel. Highly recommended.

9.89.8

Gilles Ferrand
Single corporate traveller
Austria, Mar 2005

excellent located hotel with very high standards and warm welcome. The staff is very professional, the rooms are the best you can expect for a city trip. Unfortunatey my stay was too short. I recommend you to stay at Axel hotel if you are looking for something different as usual city hotels

1010

Glyn Bowers
Single corporate traveller
United Kingdom, Mar 2005

Have travelled widely and Axel is amongst the very best of hotels. It was immaculate, staff curteous and efficient and all amenities nearby. Will definitely be booking again!

1010

HF
Not Specified
Italy, Feb 2005

Tutto ottimo, da ritornarci x l'estate !

9.69.6

Gijsbertus Beijer
Not Specified
Switzerland, Jun 2004

This really is a top hotel for a reasonable price. It is right in the "gay" area of Barcelona and still within walking distance to the Ramblas and shopping areas around P. Catalunya. Highly recommendable.

9.89.8

RV
Couple with children
Italy, May 2004

Magnifico hotel in ottima posizione. Personale disponibile, camere spaziose, buffet della colazione ottimo e molto ricco.

8.58.5

Giacomo Manoukian
Group of friends
Italy, Apr 2004

no cupboard enough for two people. no basket for throwingout paper or other. beautiful bowindow! and balcony . beautiful terrace on the roof and jacuzzi!

8.08.0

DB
Not Specified
USA, Mar 2004

The room was clean. The bath was attractive and a good size. The water was hot for the shower. The hallways and hotel interior were clean and attractive. I would stay at this hotel again.

9.79.7

NM
Group of friends
Germany, Mar 2004

Ideally situated within a 10 minutes walking distance from La Rambla, this jewel of a hotel offered small but stylish, clean, comfy and quiet rooms. Staff were very freindly and helpful, breakfast was excellent. We will definitely return on our next stay in Barcelona.

9.49.4

MS
Not Specified
Poland, Nov 2003

Perfect location, close to everything, friendly and competent staff and great drinks served in the bar (that is, if they happen to have the ingredient you need :))) Clean and spacious rooms with rather simple furnishings. Room doors are not soundproof which at times can be a problem. Breakfasts (be very explicit telling them what you want) not included in the price but they can be served in rooms! Generally, on the expensive side but to be recommended.

9.19.1

AK
Heterosexual Couple
Israel, Nov 2003

the hotel was excellent but you didn't mention that it is guy hotel ( didn't bother us )

9.79.7

Jane Prendy
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2003

I had no idea this was a gay hotel, but found it to be a great place and was happy with my choice

6.66.6

KJ
Single leisure traveller
Canada, Oct 2003

Excellent location, very clean place, but in my opinion - overpriced. The restaurant and a bar - very expensive in comparison with local ones. I will recommend it to my gay friends, but as a budget traveller, I will look for a less priced place.

1010

Mark Clifton
Gay Couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2003

This hotel was a real surprise. Well known to the local community, but a real find to the gay traveller. An old building very tastefully modernised. The Placa De Universitat Metro stop was ideal from the airport. Watch out for the rooftop terrace swimming pool - the water was freezing! We had a great time!

Map of Axel (Gay Friendly) in Barcelona

Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly) - district map district map

How to reach Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly)

By public transportation
The nearest underground station is Plaza de Universitat.

By airplane
From Barcelona-El Prat international airport, take the Aerobús to Plaza Cataluña and then take bus line 41 (Pl. Francesc Macià-Diagonal Mar). Step off at Calàbria-Provença. You will find the hotel only a few minutes walking.

Transport Services Hotel Axel (Gay Friendly)

  • Private parking

A private parking is located adjacent to the hotel.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in:
the rooms are available at any time after 2 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Parking is not included in the price and costs €18,00.
Wi-Fi Internet access is not included in the price and costs €6,00 plus VAT per night.
Water bottles of the corridor are free of charge.
Breakfast is not included in the price and costs €15,00 per person per day.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Our cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival date, in the event of a late cancellation or no show, Hotel Axel may charge the firs night as cancellation fee.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".

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  • 877-214-4288
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