Mandarin Oriental, BarcelonavsLe Meridien Barcelona
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona scores significantly better than Le Meridien Barcelona. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is ranked #2 in Barcelona with recommendations from 21 publications like Jetsetter, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
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
Le Meridien Barcelona
Ramblas 111, 08002 Barcelona
From $238/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"A bigmoney makeover for the five-star Méridien, one of the highend Ramblas stalwarts, has sharpened up both rooms and public areas."
Frommer's
"Elegantly renovated in recent years, this is the finest hotel in the Ciutat Vella, as the long roster of internationally famous guests testifies." Full review
Fodor's
"Le Méridien vies with the Rivoli Ramblas as the premier hotel in the Rambla area." Full review
Star Service
"In a prime location, between the evocative Gothic Quarters and the lively Ramblas, this is one of the best all-around hotels in the city—chic, well-staffed and centrally located, yet smartly hidden." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Location is the major draw at this La Rambla property." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 231-room Le Meridien Barcelona is a chic upscale property situated right on Barcelona's Las Ramblas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Reasonably luxurious but unpretentious, the Méridien is comfortable but not frilly." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Grand Terrace and Panoramic Suites are your best bet here, just off Las Ramblas, for great views of the city and small slice of outdoor peace and quiet.
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