Majestic Hotel & Spa BarcelonavsFairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona and Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona is preferred by most writers compared to Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I. Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 87 with positive reviews from 14 reviews like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.
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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 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
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, 08028 Barcelona
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This five-star competes effectively with other legendary top-notch hostelries such as El Palace, Claris, and Hotel Arts." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This massive complex includes a vast private garden and a conference hall for up to 2,500 people. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style."
Star Service
"It is one of the largest and most well-rounded hotels in Barcelona, a virtual resort, but its overt commercial tendencies and isolated location scare away most tourists. " Full review
Fodor's
"This skyscraper is an exciting commercial complex as well as a luxury hotel, with sleek, contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter
"A seriously stylish resort, boasting gourmet dining, an impressive fitness center and an award-winning spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"An uncompromisingly luxurious urban resort set in 25,000 square metres of landscaped gardens. First-class dining and leisure facilities make for a thoroughly relaxing stay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This lush garden resort hotel is about 20 minutes from Barcelona’s tourist mayhem—perfect for those seeking serenity now." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like an ultramodern lighthouse at this southwest gateway to the city, the glass towers of this luxury megahotel hold more than 400 spacious rooms, most with stunning views" Full review