The Mandarin Oriental lays its Asian luxury on the Passeig de Gràcia, between Gaudí and luxury boutiques.

Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

★9.2

From

832.7 €

“Rooftop with two pools facing the Modernista rooftops of the Eixample, rare in Barcelona.”

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The Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona occupies a Modernista building from 1905 that has been renovated, a stone's throw from the Casa Batlló. We head up to the rooftop: two pools, teak sun loungers, views over Gaudí's chimneys and the terraces of the Eixample. The rooms blend Catalan wood panelling and Asian minimalism, cream and grey tones, white marble bathrooms. The 1,000m² spa offers signature Mandarin Oriental treatments, heated indoor pool, hammam. The service is well-oiled, discreet, efficient, without excess formality. From 833 € a night, we pay for the Passeig de Gràcia location and the group's expertise. ✨

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend the Mandarin Oriental to travellers seeking a modern palace without the folklore, between luxury shopping and Gaudí visits. It's an address for fortysomething couples and older, gastronomic weekends, high-end business stays. Families find their place here (family rooms, adapted service), but the clientele remains mostly adult, international, discreet.

The building

Architecture and interiors

The hotel occupies a Modernista building from 1905, former headquarters of the Bank of Spain, renovated in 2009 by the Mandarin Oriental group. Listed façade, contemporary interiors by Patricia Urquiola: light marbles, dark wood panelling, bespoke furniture. The rooms are spread over eight levels, between 30 and 185m² for the suites, ceiling height of 3.20m. The rooftop adds two levels of terraces with pools and bar.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

Three tables at the Mandarin Oriental: Moments, 2 Michelin stars, offers contemporary Catalan cuisine (chef Raül Balam, heritage of Carme Ruscalleda), tasting menu from 195 €. The Blanc serves more relaxed Mediterranean cuisine, interior terrace under glass roof. The Terrat, rooftop bar, offers cocktails and gourmet tapas facing the rooftops of Barcelona, open from April to October. Buffet breakfast at Blanc, 24/7 room service.

Highlights

Two rooftop pools, panoramic views over the Eixample and Sagrada Família
1,000m² spa with indoor pool, hammam, signature Asian treatments
Moments restaurant: 2 Michelin stars, Catalan cuisine by Carme Ruscalleda
Passeig de Gràcia: Casa Batlló 100m, La Pedrera 400m
120 rooms and suites, some with private terrace overlooking the Passeig

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Barcelona

The Mandarin Oriental stands at 38-40 Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona's luxury artery between Plaça Catalunya and Diagonal. Casa Batlló one minute on foot, La Pedrera five minutes, Hermès, Chanel, Loewe boutiques on the same pavement. Passeig de Gràcia metro station (L2, L3, L4) 200m away, El Prat airport 25 minutes by taxi. The Eixample district is lively day and night, chic without being stuffy, very touristy between 10am and 7pm.

Good to know

Before you book

Pets: Accepted without supplement, basket and bowls provided on request.
Parking: Valet 55 € / day, secure underground garage.
Rooftop pools: Open April to October, 9am-9pm, access reserved for guests.
Spa: Open 7 days a week, 10am-10pm, treatments by reservation, heated indoor pool.
Wi-Fi: Free throughout the hotel, high-speed.
Airport shuttle: On request, 120 € one way, private vehicle.

Facilities

2 pools

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness centre

Airport shuttle

Facilities for disabled guests

Room service

Spa and wellness centre

Wi-Fi available everywhere

Restaurant

Family rooms

Pets allowed

Wi-Fi

Parking

Location

Where Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is located

Exact address