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Sofitel Barcelona SkippervsMandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona scores significantly higher than Pullman Barcelona Skipper. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona comes in at #2 in Barcelona with endorsements from 21 publications such as goop, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper
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Avinguda Litoral 10, 08005 Barcelona
From $252/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "This hotel combines designer detail and technology with a warm and welcoming setting."
Frommer's "Since its opening in 2009, this elegantly contemporary hotel has become one of the favorite places to stay in Port Olímpic, a stone's throw from the beach and colorful yachting harbor." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Pullman Skipper is a contemporary hotel near Barcelona's beaches." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located on the beachfront, the Pullman has the perfect location for a summer city-break. It has all the facilities you would expect in a five-star hotel."
Star Service "These days, Pullman is a busy, vibrant link between its superior, more service-oriented Sofitel and the modest Mercure brand." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Pullman Barcelona Skipper is an appealing all-rounder." Full review
Jetsetter "Modern convention center on the beach with a rooftop pool and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A modern, 241-room hotel just back from the beach." Full review
Time Out "A location that practically touches the sand of one of Barcelona’s main beaches and is minutes from some of the city’s most upmarket clubs and restaurants, not to mention its casino." Full review
Lonely Planet "There's a second swimming pool at the base of the winged towers in the courtyard. Family-friendly facilities include interconnecting rooms, cots and babysitting services." Full review
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
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
