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Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonavsAlma Barcelona
Alma Barcelona and Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is the choice of most professionals compared to Alma Barcelona. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 21 reviews including Time Out, The Telegraph and Departures.
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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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
Alma Barcelona Michelin Guide Star Service Oyster Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
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Mallorca 271, 08008 Barcelona
From $348/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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Report93.0
"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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