Majestic Hotel & Spa BarcelonavsAlma Barcelona
Both Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona and Alma Barcelona are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona scores significantly better than Alma Barcelona. Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 14 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona Show All Reviews
Paseo de Gracia 68, 08007 Barcelona
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The absolute clincher is the rooftop spa, pool and deck, with amazing views over to the Sagrada Família."
Frommer's
"This hotel has been one of Barcelona's most visible landmarks since 1918, when it was built in this highly sought-after location just 10 minutes' stroll away from Plaça de Catalunya." Full review
Fodor's
"With an unbeatable location on Barcelona's most stylish boulevard, surrounded by fashion emporiums of every denomination, this hotel is a near-perfect place to stay." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 276-room Majestic Hotel & Spa has a prime location, steps from designer shops and Gaudi monuments." Full review
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Families might want to choose apartments that also include full kitchens.
DK Eyewitness
"Stately decor and faultless service are the hallmarks of this aptly named hotel. Exit through the heavy brass-and-glass doors and you’re mere steps from the Eixample’s Modernista gems."
Lonely Planet
"This sprawling, central option has the charm of one of the great European hotels." Full review
Jetsetter
"With a 100-plus-year history and neoclassical facade overlooking Paseo de Gracia, the Majestic Hotel & Spa is a fine old lady among Barcelona’s five-star hotels." Full review
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Be sure to specify which room category you want: Urban and Privilege rooms face the street (better views but, naturally, noisier, unless you’re on a higher floor), while the others open onto the less spectacular but quieter interior patio.
Travel + Leisure
"The Neoclassical Hotel Majestic is located at the center of Barcelona amidst the city's most popular Modernista architecture: the Sagrada Família, La Pedrera, and Casa Batlló." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"It's grand in the old sense, but with every modern facility you might require." Full review
Departures
"This palatial hotel, open since 1918 on Passeig del Gràcia, is still owned by the Soldevila-Casals family." Full review
Alma Barcelona Show All Reviews
Mallorca 271, 08008 Barcelona
From $360/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"A highly contemporary hotel in which the pure lines of the design manage to combine style and maximum comfort."
Star Service
"This newbie is a phenomenal, yet understated addition to Barcelona's top-heavy roster of boutique-hotels with deluxe constitutions." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Alma is a chic and serene spot for travelers who want Barcelona cool and an Eixample location a half block from Passeig de Gracia shopping." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ultra-contemporary style meets five-star comfort at the Alma Barcelona, a 72-room boutique hotel on Mallorca Street in the heart of the much sought-after Passeig de Gracia district." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"In keeping with its uptown environment, the Alma is a smart, efficient hotel, popular with business people and fans of good design." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Minimal and modern, Alma Barcelona is a chic boutique hotel in Barcelona’s tony Eixample district claoked in an intricate Forties façade." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Sleek hotel in a seven-story limestone Belle Epoque building on the quiet Carrer de Mallorca just off the Passeig de Gràcia." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The atmosphere is more art gallery than hotel...at face value, its décor looks majestic. Beyond that, its service makes you feel majestic." Full review
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You’re even given a special number to WhatsApp the hotel for tips, advice, and room requests.
Fodor's
"With an overwhelming attention to detail, the family-run Alma Barcelona is an elite property that boasts one of the best-hidden courtyards in the city." Full review
Independent
"A stone’s throw from the classy shops and cafes of Passeig de Gràcia, Alma is an oasis of modern elegance"
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