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Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonavsHilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks significantly higher than Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 21 sources like The Telegraph, Wallpaper and DK Eyewitness.
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
"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."
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"This top class hotel occupies a former bank building that has undergone a complete transformation."
"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
"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.
"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
"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
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"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
"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."
"If you are among the lucky ones who can afford to go, be sure to take full advantage of this idyllic paradise." Full review
"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
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
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Passeig del Taulat 262 - 264, 08019 Barcelona
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Located near the Forum, the Hilton is a popular conference venue."
Upscale
"There are 433 guest rooms at this smart four-pearl hotel in Barcelona’s Sant Marti neighborhood, a five-minute walk from the beach." Full review
"It has an incredible pool, rooms that are large and cozy, fantastic sea views, and access to the beach." Full review
"Cruise-ship layovers, conferences and groups get great deals. And proximity to transportation proves convenient and creates considerable cost savings." Full review
"If you're looking for a place to stay that offers comfort and style, the Hilton Diagonal Mar is an excellent choice." Full review
"I love Barcelona. In fact this was one on the few times I have ever felt deep regret when leaving a city for home. Most of you have read that I also love Hilton as a brand. And the Hilton..." Full review
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Our wake up call came exactly at the specified time (I always ask for a backup to my phone alarm), and the front office manager even walked us out to make sure our cab was waiting.