Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonavsABaC Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel ABaC Barcelona. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks #2 in Barcelona with praise from 21 reviews such as goop, Star Service and Wallpaper.
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona Show All Reviews
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
ABaC Hotel Show All Reviews
Avenida Tibidado 1, 08022 Barcelona
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"Intimate, uptown boutique style... perhaps the measure of the place is the personal-shopper service available for guests."
Michelin Guide
Star
"Spectacular guestrooms with a contemporary look, featuring top-quality furnishings, the latest technology and even colour therapy in the bathrooms. Modern spa."
Concierge
"Third-floor suites have romantic private patios where you can dine on Pellicer's exciting cuisine."
Oyster
Luxury
"This exclusive 15-room luxury boutique hotel embodies contemporary style at its best, fitting right in in a city that treasures design." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Arguably the city’s finest restaurant, Abac is now part of a boutique hotel with 15 gorgeous rooms stylishly decorated with contemporary minimalism."
Star Service
"This seemingly demure design diva calls to the floor just 15 fabulous guest rooms and suites, though its fashion sense and service standards compete with the best in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"After a long day on the town, you’ll be grateful for its relaxed vibe, soothing garden, and diminutive but capable spa." Full review
Departures
"Located in a historic home, this design hotel combines a boutique feel with all the trappings of a five-star property." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Modern minimalist Barcelona boutique stay ABaC Restaurant & Hotel undeniably has an impressive address. " Full review
Hideaway Report
90.0
"Stylish hotel and two-star restaurant tucked behind the striking exterior of an old mansion wrapped in a walled garden in a quiet residential neighborhood." Full review