Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonavsAlexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona scores significantly higher than Alexandra Barcelona A DoubleTree By Hilton. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 95 with praise from 21 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona Show All Reviews
Passeig de Gracia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona
From $335/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The latest designer addition to Barcelona’s most prestigious avenue... the suites particularly, with their stunning bathrooms and private terraces, are among the finest in Barcelona."
Michelin Guide
Star
"This top class hotel occupies a former bank building that has undergone a complete transformation."
Frommer's
"Both accommodations and dining facilities are first-rate, as you would expect from Mandarin Oriental, and the hotel also houses one of the finest and best-equipped spas in the city." Full review
Concierge
"The pearly queen of Barcelona luxury hotels."
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Which room to book: Ask for an upper-floor, Passeig de Gràciafacing room with a view of anything by Gaudí.
Fodor's
"With views of Gaudí's Casa Batlló, the Mandarin has quickly become a Barcelona mainstay at the hub of the city's elegant Eixample." Full review
Jetsetter
"A mid-19th century bank reinvented as a luxury hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona pushes the envelope on style and design in the heart of Barcelona’s main street." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 98-room Mandarin Oriental is one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona, and certainly has one of the most recognizable hotel brand names in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This ultra-luxurious hotel boasts rooms overlooking either the iconic Passeig de Gràcia or the gorgeous interior gardens. It has a spa, a roof terrace with splash pool and gourmet restaurant."
Time Out
"If you are among the lucky ones who can afford to go, be sure to take full advantage of this idyllic paradise." Full review
Star Service
"Mandarin Oriental's sole Spanish link is located in an impressive midcentury edifice smack-dab on Paseo de Gracia, the lively Eixample district's main boulevard." Full review
Alexandra Barcelona Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Calle Mallorca 251, 08008 Barcelona
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Recently acquired by the Hilton group, the Alexandra is a dependable mid-Eixample lodging option." Full review
Star Service
"Guest rooms are the best feature of the hotel, with parquet floors, painted walls and thickly padded mattresses with soft duvets." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A Hilton DoubleTree hotel with plenty of local character." Full review
Star Service
"This fast-improving hotel enjoys a downtown location that is exceptionally central, within blocks of tourist and shopping attractions." Full review
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There are no connecting rooms, but management offers adjacent rooms upon request.
Michelin Guide
"Guest rooms are comfortable, with parquet flooring, large LED TVs, walk-in showers, complimentary wi-fi, and, importantly in this part of the city, good soundproofing. " Full review