Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonavsHotel Bagues
Both Hotel Bagues and Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks significantly higher than Hotel Bagues. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is ranked #2 in Barcelona with praise from 21 sources like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Michelin Guide.
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."
i
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
Hotel Bagues
La Rambla 105, 08002 Barcelona
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"An authentic hotel-museum that has recreated an Art Nouveau-style interior featuring a variety of unique jewellery inspired decorative pieces."
Concierge
"What the guest rooms lack in size, they more than make up for in comfort... the roof terrace, with its pint-size lap pool, is adorable."
Insight Guides
"The latest jewel in the Derby Hotels crown is, fittingly, a former jewellery shop in prime position on La Rambla, right next to La Boqueria market."
Star Service
"There is no more central location than this hotel, which is perfectly suited for public transportation, including the affordable airport bus. " Full review
Frommer's
"This is our choice for a romantic getaway in the old city for both its looks and its high level of hospitality." Full review
Fodor's
"The luxury once confined to hotels in the Eixample has worked is way down to La Rambla—as this new boutique gem bears ample witness." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The standout feature of this hotel is its location, it also offers a bar and restaurant, and a lovely rooftop terrace with a small pool overlooking the Gothic Quarter." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The bijou Hotel Bagués was once the showroom for a jewellery company, and a forensic attention to materials and details remains evidenced throughout." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This lovely hotel in the heart of Las Ramblas...has a knowledgeable staff, a large terrace with views looking over the city, and a great bistro-style restaurant." Full review
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The rooms are quite large, but be sure to ask for one facing Las Ramblas; those that don't suffer from a lack of sunlight.