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Majestic Hotel & Spa BarcelonavsHotel El Palace Barcelona
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona is preferred by most reviewers compared to El Palace Hotel. Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona comes in at 87 with recommendations from 14 publications including Oyster, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
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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 Telegraph9.0
"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
Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's Jetsetter Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona
From $352/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide Star
"This emblematic hotel... is steeped in tradition."
Frommer's "Formerly the legendary Ritz, and now a member of Spain's top HUSA chain, this Art Deco hotel... was totally refurbished in 2009 and now has a newly dazzling interior." Full review
Fodor's "Founded in 1919 by Caesar Ritz, this is the original Ritz, the grande dame of Barcelona hotels, renamed in 2005." Full review
Jetsetter "In the heart of the Catalonian capital, the El Palace hotel is Barcelona’s gilded grande dame, steps from Paseo de Gracia and Las Ramblas. First opened in the 1919 as the Ritz, its 2009..." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Palace oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built in 1919, but renovated in 2004, this Eixample neighborhood hotel is near several major attractions: Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia, The Picasso Museum, and Museum of Modern Art." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This deluxe hotel, is an emblem of tradition and style, with great service. The famous Restaurant Caelis offers an innovative gourmet menu."
Condé Nast Traveler "The El Palace... combines the requisite ornamentation of its origins with updating that both preserves its opulence and brings contemporary freshness to the traditional aesthetic." Full review
Star Service "The size, accommodations and sensational service offered create something of a fairytale moment for all who stay here." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Bedrooms are more restrained, with a subtly neo-classical feel. Eating and drinking options cover most needs and budgets, with the Caelis restaurant and Bluesman cocktail bar." Full review
