The Barcelona palace that has crossed a century without losing its bourgeois allure, between Gran Via and Passeig de Gràcia.

Hotel El Palace Barcelona

★9.4

From

688.2 €

“Rooftop with pool facing the modernist roofs of the Eixample, open until midnight in summer.”

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Hotel El Palace Barcelona occupies a 1919 building on the Gran Via, a stone's throw from Passeig de Gràcia. We sleep in rooms with 3.5-metre ceilings, oak parquet, neoclassical furniture, white marble bathrooms. The Mayan Luxury spa unfolds over 1 000 m² in the basement, with indoor pool and treatment cabins in a dimmed ambience. The rooftop pool offers unobstructed views of the Sagrada Família and the spires of the Eixample, cocktail service until midnight. Service is well-oiled, discreet, never obsequious. From 688 € per night, we pay for the central location and the complete infrastructure of a true Catalan palace ✨

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend El Palace to travellers seeking a classic palace without the folklore, between two appointments or before an opera at the Liceu. It's an address for couples in their forties and fifties, businessmen on long stays, affluent families who want the comfort of a 5★ without the ostentation. Fans of contemporary design will prefer other addresses, here we come for the service and bourgeois solidity.

The building

Architecture and interiors

The building dates from 1919, built for the Ritz Barcelona hotel, renamed Palace in 2005 after renovation. Catalan neoclassical architecture, ashlar stone facade, hall with marble columns and Art Nouveau glass roof. Interiors redone in 2009, classic European palace style, dark woodwork, thick carpets, crystal chandeliers. 125 rooms and suites spread over seven floors, all different but coherent in treatment.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

The Caelis, gastronomic table on the ground floor, has held a Michelin star since 2010 under the direction of chef Romain Fornell, technical Mediterranean cuisine. The Bluesman serves a chic bistro menu all day, copious buffet breakfast until noon. The Mayan Bar in the basement offers cocktails and tapas in a hushed ambience, regular and resident clientele. 24/7 room service, full menu.

Highlights

Rooftop with pool and panoramic view of the Sagrada Família
Mayan Luxury spa of 1 000 m² with indoor pool and hammam
Rooms with 3.5 m ceilings and solid oak parquet
Gran Via location, 400 m from Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batlló
Booking score 9.4/10 from 1 455 reviews, service unanimously praised

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Barcelona

The hotel stands on the Gran Via, a wide and noisy artery that crosses the Eixample from east to west. Passeig de Gràcia 400 metres away, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera ten minutes on foot, Plaça Catalunya fifteen. Passeig de Gràcia metro station (L2, L3, L4) five minutes away, El Prat airport 25 minutes by taxi. The neighbourhood is central, shopping-focused, lively until late, not the quietest in Barcelona but ideal for exploring.

Good to know

Before you book

Pets: Accepted without weight restriction, basket and bowls provided on request.
Parking: Private parking on site, 45 € / day, valet available.
Rooftop pool: Open April to October, 10h-22h, until midnight in July-August.
Spa: Mayan Luxury open 10h-22h, booking advised for treatments.
Airport shuttle: On request, 85 € one way, book 24h in advance.
Wi-Fi: Free throughout the hotel, high-speed connection in rooms.

Facilities

1 pool

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness centre

Airport shuttle

Facilities for disabled guests

Room service

Spa and wellness centre

Wi-Fi available everywhere

Free Wi-Fi

Restaurant

Family rooms

Pets allowed

Parking

Location

Where Hotel El Palace Barcelona is located

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