On the positive side, the staff, without exception were superb, friendly, helpful and courteous. Also the hotel location is very central. Like many frequest travellers I am curious how hotels of different styles, age, service, facilities etc....can equally be classified under a particular star rating as there often seems to be inconsistent offerings. While I have learned to accept this... more

Not a bad hotel by any means, it was clean, modern, trendy and the room was large with a large window and another in the bathroom. However I am not convinced it meats UK 5star status as the room showed its wear and tear and the entire hotel although uber modern lacks any atmosphere what so ever. My wife and... more

I recently spent five days at the Claris hotel on my 5th Visit to the beautiful city of Barcelona. This was by far the best hotel i have ever stayed in in Spain let alone in barcelona. The service was fantastic and the staff were very very helpfull. The rooms were luxurious and the room service was impeccable. I cannot... more

Stayed 5 days 6-11 july -08 in a Duplex Suite. It's my 4th stay at this hotel but unless there is an overall improvement I doubt will be a 5th time. The décor is not bad, art deco style, and rooms are comfortable. Bathrooms are bit run down but they are good in size. I’ve previously stayed in Duplex Suite... more

I share the view of someone else who noted this was the least favorite hotel on a two-week stay in Spain. We spent the longest time in Barcelona, and we loved the city. But we were really disappointed with the Claris. The location is great and the public spaces ok, but we had booked a junior suite to get more... more

Do not be fooled by the "5 stars" in the title of this hotel. This is far from 5 stars. As I sit here in our room waiting, waiting, waiting for reception...they seem to tell you everything you want to hear but are never quite able to deliver. The hotel boasts about "Mercedes Smart courtesy car" -- actually this is... more

We spent 3 nights in Barcelona. Loved the city but hotel was not great. It was the most disappointing of the hotels we stayed at during our 2 week vacation. However it was the least expensive of the hotels we stayed at as well. The Hotel Claris is rated a 5 star GL hotel but it does not exude a... more

Stayed one night at the Claris on our way through to France. Nice modern decor, great terrace bar & pool. The room and service were lovely. The staff were really helpful and all the amenities in the room were great - clean, well stocked with toiletries, towels, robes, slippers, etc. Very rough sheets (appeared to be linen, as in not... more

I stayed here whilst at a meeting in Barcelona. The location is great being just one block off the Paseig de Gracia and hence only two blocks from the metro. The hotel itself has been constructed within an older building and the architecture is very interesting. The hotel is built around a central atrium. The front lobby is very arty... more