I must admit, when I booked this through Expedia, I did not realise it was a gay hotel. Not that it makes any difference. It is hetero-friendly and despite the web-page, the place does not have a load of blokes in hot pants and angel wings singing Liza Manelli songs. Again, not that it makes any differences. The staff were... More

The Axel has well appointed rooms, fitness cetner and chic rooftop bar. The location is close to Placa de Cataluyna and Las Rmablas. The hotel is gay oriented and thus this location provides easy access to the gay nightlife. More

This is a great place. It fab to have a swim in the upstairs pool and have a great view of the city. I think that you had to pay for internet access in the room which is disappointing but that might have changed. The staff in reception are very helpful but the rooftop barstaff were not so friendly. This... More

We had another excellent stay at the Axel!.. We spent 10 days at the hôtel this Time and are returning for a week on the 10th march for m'y partners birthday!!! As promises the director gave us an upgrade and we had a fantastic room ( that i hope we Will have again in march if possible as it was... More

Our week-long stay at Axel Hotel in Barcelona was a good one. The staff at the front desk were always very gracious. After our over-night flight we arrived around 9am and were accommodated to upgrade for an early check-in. The room we were in was an interior one on the second floor. The room was quiet, the bed very comfortable,... More

Having stayed several times at the Axel I must say that since the extentions have been done we found that, this so-called 'gay hotel ' did have guests with babies in prams which to us is not on, probably one of the reasons is that they have spent so much money on the extentions that they have to appeal to... More

Well located hotel and easy to get to on bus from Airport with short walk up Aribau from Universitat. Easy walk to the Arena clubs. Gym was fine and breakfast good. However room was a bit "over funky" - steps down to bed and open wire racks for clothes. Was surprised that we were not offered any info on gay... More

The Axel Hotel is in the modernist area of Barcelona, a few blocks back from Casa Batlo and in the centre of Barcelona's gay area. The hotel itself is a grand old building and in a good location. The room I was in was stylish and comfortable and looked out onto the street but didn't suffer from any street noise.... More

Hotel Axel is a very nice hotel in the Eixample district of Barcelona. The location if very good and a short walk to many of the sights of Barcelona and close to public transportation. It is easy to get to the hotel from the airport using the Aerobus A1 from Terminal 1. Get off at the 3rd stop - Placa... More