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title: "Charming Parallel vs Rooms Borrell: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Charming Parallel. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Charming Parallel or Rooms Borrell in Barcelona? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Charming Parallel vs Rooms Borrell

Both are in Barcelona, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Santa Madrona
## [Charming Parallel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/charming-parallel-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1271599/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★ · Santa Madrona
## [Rooms Borrell](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rooms-borrell-barcelona/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2038238/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Charming Parallel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 190 m apart.

### Choose Charming Parallel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Rooms Borrell if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Charming Parallel better than Rooms Borrell?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.7) (+0.8)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)

### Why is Rooms Borrell better than Charming Parallel?

1.  More guest reviews (94 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×16)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Charming Parallel | Rooms Borrell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.8) | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Beach access | 3.5  (+0.4) | 3.1 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.5) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.8) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 94  (+88) |
| Rank in Barcelona | top 50%  (+41%) | top 91% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Distance to Santa Madrona centre | 150 m | 160 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km  (−120 m) | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 460 m | 460 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 36 | 40  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−2h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rooms-borrell-barcelona-vs-charming-parallel-barcelona/)

## Location

190 m apart

## Charming Parallel or Rooms Borrell: common questions

### Which is better, Charming Parallel or Rooms Borrell?

Charming Parallel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Charming Parallel or Rooms Borrell?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Charming Parallel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Rooms Borrell is 2.1 km.

### How far apart are Charming Parallel and Rooms Borrell?

The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/charming-parallel-barcelona-vs-rooms-borrell-barcelona/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/