1/10
Honestly nothing
Staff and homeless around the facility
Barcelona · head to head
ME by Meliá Barcelona vs Ohla Barcelona
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: Ohla Barcelona is $10 a night less. They are 433 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book ME by Meliá Barcelona. It costs $131 less a night, carries a perfect 10 guest score against Ohla's 9.2, and offers a rooftop, pool, parking and pet allowance that Ohla doesn't list. Ohla only pulls ahead on a fitness room, which is a thin trade against a full rooftop terrace and pool in this city. Both sit within half a kilometre of each other in the old town, so location isn't the deciding factor here.
The look and the feel
ME by Meliá Barcelona
ME Barcelona occupies Dominique Perrault's asymmetric glass tower near Plaça de Catalunya, its cantilevered upper floors jutting out over Carrer de Casp like a black glass wedge. Inside, the lobby runs cool and dark, all polished stone and back-lit bars, with lifts that shoot up through the building to a rooftop that opens onto the whole city, Sagrada Família included on a clear evening. Rooms lean minimal and slightly nightclub, mood lighting over function, and the crowd skews towards people who want a pool and a view rather than a museum piece.
Travellers who want a rooftop pool, city views and a design-hotel buzz, ideally with a car or a pet in tow.
Ohla Barcelona
Ohla sits in a converted 19th-century palace on Via Laietana, the border between the Gothic Quarter and El Born, its facade famous for the row of painted marble eyeballs by Frederic Amat set into the stone, watching the street. Inside, the design firm CMV worked white walls and warm wood against the old bones of the building, with La Plassohla restaurant run by chef Romain Fornell doing serious Catalan cooking at street level. It reads as old Barcelona dressed carefully rather than replaced, and it draws a quieter, more food-and-wine-minded guest.
Guests who want a serious kitchen, a historic building with real texture, and don't mind paying more for it.
At the lower price, ME gives up nothing on the list and in fact adds a rooftop, pool, parking and pet policy that Ohla doesn't offer; Ohla's only edge is an on-site fitness room.
Ohla is the more beautiful building to simply stand in, a converted palace with real history and Amat's eyeball facade doing something a glass tower can't.
The numbers
| ME by Meliá Barcelona | Ohla Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $445 | $435 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 2619 | 1451 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 5 |
| Distance apart | 433 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only ME by Meliá Barcelona has
- Pet
- Parking
- Rooftop
- Beach
Only Ohla Barcelona has
- Fitness
What guests actually say
ME by Meliá Barcelona
- excellent central location
- spacious comfortable rooms
- rooftop pool and bar
Ohla Barcelona
- excellent location
- outstanding friendly staff
- good on-site breakfast
- dark and shiny decor
- poor lighting in corridors
- few small lifts
“The staff is outstanding!”
Guests at ME by Meliá come away happier, as its reviews focus consistently on the location, rooms and rooftop with no recurring complaints, while Ohla's guests, though praising staff and location, repeatedly flag dark decor, poor lighting and lift issues.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-25
ME by Meliá Barcelona
- Always MeRoom Only · free cancellation$445
- Always Me City ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$469
- Always Me Patio ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$480
Ohla Barcelona
- Standard RoomBreakfast Included$435
- Standard Room(1 Queen Bed)Breakfast Included$435
- Standard Room(2 Twin Beds)Breakfast Included$435
In guests' own words
Ohla Barcelona
7/10
“If you like, black & shiny with a great location, Then this hotel is for you. If you prefer a more traditional feel”
The location was excellent along with the staff.
The decor was very dark and shiny and the lighting was not good. The corridors were very dark, not great for accessibility and there were only 2 lifts which were very small for the size of the hotel. The breakfast also let the hotel down, overall we felt the price per night didn’t reflect the hotel standard.
10/10
“Perfect start to a Barcelona vacation”
This hotel was perfect! From the moment we stepped thru the front door, we knew that we had made the right decision. The staff is outstanding! This was our first time in Barcelona. This hotel is in the perfect locaton and walkable to many great sites. Awesome breakfast on-site. This is a perfect start to your Barcelona vacation.
This is a perfect hotel. Nothing to complain about here.
About each
ME by Meliá Barcelona
Luxurious Accommodation ME Barcelona, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona, offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and stunning city views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a safety deposit box for your convenience. Exceptional Services Indulge in room service, concierge assistance, and a continental…
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Ohla Barcelona
Rooftop Pool with Stunning City Views Experience luxury at Ohla Barcelona, where a rooftop pool awaits with breathtaking views of the city skyline. Unwind on the chill-out terrace and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Culinary Delights by Renowned Chef Romain Fornell Indulge in a gastronomic journey curated by head chef Romain Fornell at the hotel's exquisite…
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Facilities, in full
ME by Meliá Barcelona
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
Ohla Barcelona
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
Carrer de Casp 1-13Via Laietana, 49
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