Arc La Rambla vs Ikonik Ramblas
Both are in Barcelona, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★la Mercè
Arc La Rambla
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★la Mercè
Ikonik Ramblas
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Arc La Rambla
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 50 m apart.
Choose Arc La Rambla if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3)
Why is Arc La Rambla better than Ikonik Ramblas?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
- 2Has a gym
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Ikonik Ramblas better than Arc La Rambla?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arc La Rambla vs Ikonik Ramblas: which hotel is better? | Arc La Rambla | Ikonik Ramblas |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +2.5 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 213 | 270 +57 |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 36% +29% | bottom 35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Distance to la Mercè centre | 320 m | 290 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 170 m | 150 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 28 | 26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 55 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
50 m apart
Arc La Rambla: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 170 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Ikonik Ramblas: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station METRO Drassanes: 150 m, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): 12 km, beach: 1.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Arc La Rambla or Ikonik Ramblas: common questions
Which is better, Arc La Rambla or Ikonik Ramblas?
Arc La Rambla leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Arc La Rambla or Ikonik Ramblas?
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How far apart are Arc La Rambla and Ikonik Ramblas?
The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score