Allegro BarcelonavsMandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks significantly better than Room Mate Emma. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks #2 in Barcelona with recommendations from 21 reviews including goop, Lonely Planet and Departures.
Allegro Barcelona
Carrer Rossello 205, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Undeniably appealing bareboneschic rooms and suites at realistic uptown prices."
Frommer's
"The newest addition to Barcelona's homely and innovative chain of Room Mate hostelries, this one is located in the heart of L'Eixample, close to the shopper's haven of Passeig de Gràcia." Full review
Fodor's
"Operating under the motto "daring, cheerful, creative," the Emma's pivotal location allows easy walking to almost everything in Barcelona." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay in a "design" hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Spain-based chain of Room Mate hotels is famous around Europe for their combination of good design and affordable pricing." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Anyone familiar with the funky Room Mate chain won’t be disappointed with Emma, a relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A relaxed, hip place that endeavours to provide guests with the perfect stay at a more-than-reasonable price. Touches such as jelly beans in the rooms make all the difference." Full review
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