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    El Palace

    4.3 (29 reviews)
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    El Palace

    Amazing atmosphere, clean room and staff is exceptional!! The food and rooftop is to die for! 100/100 would recommend.

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    Nita T.

    Quite literally the most beautiful hotel I have ever set foot in. From the moment you check in to the moment you leave, the Palace Hotel is impeccable. The outside façade is beautiful and impressive and is a welcome sight after a long travel day. We couldn't check in early but we could drop our bags off and then hang out at any of the many restaurants or cafe nearby. Our room had a small balcony which views to the street, the bed was large and comfy, and the bathroom was huge with a tub, shower, and double sink. The staff was attentive and polite. We also did the afternoon tea in the main hall and it was just a magnificent experience. The hall is stunning and the tea sandwiches and pastries are delicious. The hotel also has a beautiful rooftop with views of Sagrada Familia as well as the whole city. Definitely would return to the Palace and highly recommend it.

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    Collette K.

    Beautiful hotel. Garden rooftop bar had amazing views and delicious food. Staff very patient and friendly

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    Joe D.

    OK, consider the 5 stars above TEN stars...this place is phenomenal! On a recent business trip to Barcelona (we extended for vacation days in BCN and then flew to Zanzibar for a week), this was the business meeting address. It is one of the best hotels I have ever seen, anywhere in the world. The service, location and rooms are unbelievably good. All of the staff behaves as if they are your personal concierge, treating you like family and saying hello by name once they meet you. I'm in awe of the staff here, especially Joan (pronounced JO-ahn, the Catalan version of Juan/John). Built in 1919 this was originally the Barcelona Ritz (as in "putting on the Ritz" and "ritz-y). You know it has to be a great place if there are adjectives connected to the name that mean expensively terrific. Once you see the front door and lobby, you won't mistake this place for a Motel 6. Location is unbelievably good too. It's within sight of most major tourist attractions, the business district is a short walk away and cultural offerings are also a walk or subway ride away. It's even easy to get to Los Ramblas and the beach. This part of town is also very safe even late at night, with wide open avenues and lots of people around at all hours. Probably the star of this show is the room itself. We were upgraded slightly and still given the business rate when we extended the stay. Picture a luxury hotel room crossed with Versailles. You'll feel like Louis XVI himself (minus that guillotine part) but waking up with a better view. The room had every modern convenience imaginable, plus even a few that we couldn't figure out what they were. The neighborhood is chock full of great restaurants and nightlife. There's a terrific hotel restaurant called Pavlova (separate review) too. It's a cliche I try to use sparingly: I really wish I could put far more than five stars on El Palace

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    Jerry M.

    Review is for rooftop restaurant only, but rest of hotel is pretty swanky. Rooftop view is outstanding, as expected, but food quality for tapas was extremely good and wine prices are reasonable (for a high end, tourist hotel rooftop restaurant). In short, a very worthwhile rooftop meal stop while in this part of town.

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    Jim R.

    Amazing-Luxurious-Pampering-Service All words that spring to mind from our 4-night stay at Barcelona's original luxury hotel originally built in 1919 and for many years the Barcelona Ritz. Now a private hotel part of the Leading Hotels of the World consortium you feel special from the moment you arrive. We booked a junior suite which was massive and located on the 6th floor in a quiet end of the building to treat ourselves at the end of a two-week holiday in Spain. Yes it was pricey but a year from now we won't be remembering that, just the great stay in Barcelona. PROS: (based on our stay in room 619-junior suite). - HUGE room with a comfortable king-sized bed plus plenty of room for a couch and two chairs -large walk-in closet (was bigger than the bathroom at our "luxury" hotel in Granada -pillow "menu" with six different choice so you are assured a good nights sleep -massive modern bathroom with nice amenities and double sink -the double shower was sized for a locker room with a long bench, two overhead rain showers, and two handheld jets. -our room was very quiet and clean -bountiful breakfast buffet (included in most but not all room rates-TIP: you can sign up for the Leading Hotels Loyalty program (free for first year) and get free breakfast during your stay if it wasn't already included for you- this is what we did) -beautiful rooftop terrace with amazing views and a bar-perfect for a cocktail and snack -live music-evening piano in the lounge and live jazz in the downstairs club and DJ on the roof -BIGGEST STANDOUT is the STAFF-especially Paco and the entire the concierge staff who are there 24x7 and can book last minute concerts, make reservations and give directions in flawless English-so very service minded and helpful-among the best we've encountered in our travels anywhere OPPORTUNITIES: in reality, nothing of consequence-this place is very close to perfect -I guess I wish the tiny writing on the shampoo bottles was bigger or darker, it was difficult to tell shampoo from body wash but really really minor nit HIGHLY recommended

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    Beatriz S.

    If I could give it 10 stars I would . Lovely hotel one of the most beautiful hotel I have stayed . The customer service and people are so well mannered and very friendly. Beautiful Terrance on the 7 th floor and the bar is a picture perfect , beautiful area . All I can say a must when you travel to Barcelona . The restaurants are fabulous the food is amazing .

    They had roses waiting in our suite and champagne. More beautiful than I could if imagined when we ordered.
    MELISSA M.

    Amazing hotel. I've traveled a lot and stayed at some amazing places and I can honestly say the staff here is second to none. The breakfast is delicious and the room service food is fantastic. Centrally located in Barcelona. This hotel offers top notch amenities. The spa was amazing and made my daughter and I feel like queens. So much charm the hotel itself is stunning and the rooms and beds are exceptional. I can't sing the praises of this hotel enough. They have set the standard for what I will now look for in my future traveling accommodations.

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    Robert V.

    Fantastic hotel! Great reception and lobby area. Humongous lobby seating area too. Rooms modern and nicely equipped, great bathroom. Average (free) WiFi with annoying sign on. Buffet breakfast and premier restaurant. Highly recommended.

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    Excellent hotel!We really enjoyed our stay! The location is perfect and the staff is very friendly! Will stay here again next time!

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    Gorgeous hotel. Extremely friendly and helpful from the moment you walk in, until check out. Highly recommend.

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    One of my favorite hotels on Earth. It is home in Barcelona.

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    Hotel 1898 - Breakfast buffet

    Hotel 1898

    (103 reviews)

    €€€

    El Raval

    Stayed here at the end of a work trip for four days…read more The Good Great location within walking distance of anything and everything. Beautiful, well-appointed building, lobby sitting areas, restaurant, etc. Staff were friendly and very accommodating with bag storage, delivering bags to our room before we returned, restaurant recommendations and more. The rooftop is big with pool, bar and a number of seating areas for a 360 view of the city. Relaxing place to sit with a drink. Spa in basement is nice with all amenities. You have to reserve use and it's capped at 30 mins. Rooms are decent size allowing for suitcases and still moving around room. Bathroom is clean and has everything needed including heated towel rack and bidet. Although robes weren't included we found some at spa we used for the remainder of our trip. Lobby is very spacious and comfy, and there is live music in Thur-Sun. Great place to relax with a drink after exploring all day. Breakfast was extensive and a nice start to each day. Included made to order as well as plenty of ready made options for all palettes. The Not as Good We reserved both a superior and classic room but couldn't tell the difference for an additional 130 euros. The front desk said the superior had "more light." Potentially but not sure that was described as difference for what we paid. The rooms lack power outlets. Nothing by bedside. USB by desk but no USB-C or Int'l plugs. We had phones plugged in behind chairs, tea kettle sitting on floor, laptop in bathroom... The subway is underneath the hotel and even though we're on the 4th floor it was loud with lots of vibration. We had Do Not Disturb on for our entire trip but staff entered regardless and made up room. Not a big deal but surprised us and meant we had to put our belongings away every time we left not knowing who would enter when. Overall it was a pleasant stay and we would come back but many hotels we passed by looked like good options as well.

    My hubby and I stayed 2 nights at Hotel 1898 on La Rambla while in Barcelona, and what a beautiful…read morehotel. When my husband booked, he was able to add some special touches for our anniversary through their booking options. Once I walked into the room, there were a dozen long-stemmed roses, champagne, and chocolate cake! The room was very nice and looked out to the street. Our package also included breakfast each morning and the hotel also has a rooftop restaurant as well as a spa. I definitely felt pampered durning our stay.

    Barceló Raval - Lobby

    Barceló Raval

    (71 reviews)

    €€

    El Raval

    TLDR: Come for the rooftop views of Barcelona, not so much for the stay…read more While Barceló Raval's rooftop offers one of the best panoramic views of Barcelona, the hotel itself is giving knockoff of the W. They try to give off that sexy, mysterious vibe, but as soon as you step into the room, the green ceiling, cheap fixtures and damask wallpaper give it away. The hotel is reasonably "affordable" for its location (near the Gothic Quarter and La Barceloneta), but definitely in a sketchy area. I highly advise walking outside the hotel at night, as you'll find the rough crowds your parents warned you about. The nearest metro station is about a 10-minute walk, and to get there, you have to cut through some of the sketchiest alleys. I booked through Expedia and was upgraded to a room with a view, a bottle of mini wine & an extra bottle of water. My amenities weren't so great from the moment I opened the door. Since my room was pretty high up, the room was stifling & those views were blocked by a stainless steel mesh. FYI: your room requires a key card at all times if you're trying to use electricity, which includes air conditioning. The shower initially felt luxurious--spacious with a giant waterfall head and solid water pressure--followed by lush bath towels, but that impression faded once I noticed the pockets of mold and grime in the corners. Sleeping was also a challenge since walls are thin and anytime the guests next to me entered their room, it sounded like someone was entering mine, which kept me paranoid and on high alert. Rooftop: the rooftop not only offers panoramic views of Barcelona, but also has a bar and pool, though hard to even suggest the pool is an amenity since it's more so for aesthetic than functionality. On the roof, it's not an open floor plan, so you'll have to walk around the building to get a full 360 view. For those who are height deficient such as myself: prepare for obstructed views because of the high railings (great for safety, but not so much for those under 5'3).

    Best 360 view of Barcelona located in el raval. Reasonably…read morepriced drinks with an amazing view! Dj available weekends to get the party started !

    W Barcelona - Yes

    W Barcelona

    (213 reviews)

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    Barceloneta

    Best hotel I have stayed in!…read more I enjoyed the vibes of the beach the club upstairs the Cuban restaurant coya and my beautiful room! I stayed at 1717 and it was an amazing view! Shout out to all staff from Fernanda answering my questions at front desk concierge and Miguel kindly checking me in from Belgium respect! I thourohly enjoyed my stay with the beautiful red rug Colorway made it feel so elegant and movie like! I enjoyed the spa with the attendant Sarah whom checked me in and got me acquainted with the pool and steam room! I am an avid swimmer so I highly enjoyed the lavish experience with the amazing steam room! I would definitely stay here again and enjoyed the delicious meal right before 11am. Loved the fresh fruit and desayuno I ordered! The best stellar experience ever!

    Nope, super fail, never again...I work in the hospitality industry and there are certain…read moreobservances one expects from an establishment with a 5-Star rating. Firstly, I highly recommend that you go the Airbnb or Always Easy route to get the full Barcelona experience. W Barcelona...horrible experience from start. We arrived early 2p after a long train ride...front desk informs us check-in at 3p and they're holding firm on that. Okay, fair we'll hang at the Wave Bar Terrace until we're called. 3:30p...we check on our room. Not ready...ooof my hubbie is falling asleep on lobby couch from traveling. 3:45...4p...4:15...4:24 okay your room is ready! Great, we head up to the room. Our luggage isn't to be found. I call concierge - hello, the check-in agent said our luggage would be here?! Concierge: We'll call you back. We cannot locate it. 2 min later - can you identify what your luggage looks like? Me thinking: do I have to do your job? This establishment is a disorganized mess. I describe our luggage details, ask if we need to come down personally and identify, and also mention slyly that our luggage has tags on them with our names- has anyone been savvy enough to try that angle? Luggage is finally found and brought up 15 min later. Meanwhile, our room has a broken bathroom sink (won't drain) and I see that the previous guests left a train of bread crumbs to the floor to ceiling windows that housekeeping failed to vacuum before our arrival. Heebie jeebies city as I am concerned what else might have been overlooked in the guest transition. I call to complain to concierge about experience, request a plumber, and housekeeping to address the sullied floor. Mgmt offers us 100 Euro room Credit to use at one of their restaurants for dinner tonight. I am feeling slightly better. We go to Salt (one of the W's beachfront restaurants). I order their iconic burger. First bite, I get a very hard, dime sized piece of bone/cartilage in my ground beef patty. My mind is screaming noooooooooo! I try to be cool about it and take another bite of my mile high burger. The second bite contains a lesser sized but still prominent (not able to chew) bone/cartilage. I send it back in exchange for a chicken citing my reasons for returning. Restaurant manager comes to our table, makes a sincere apology. 15 min later my hubby has finished his meal and I'm waiting for my 2nd chance. The manager brings out my chipper chicken saying that my meal this evening was on the house. Fast forward 20 min...bill comes I am still charged for my meal, just not for the first one. Ummmm, sorry is that best practice after you already told me it would be covered by restaurant? I inquire about my dinner line item as I pay and the manager explains that I should be okay, yes, because he charged me for the my replacement instead of both meals served to me. I am irritated beyond, beyond at thus juncture. I pay the bill in a defeated attitude (it was house money after all) however I am appalled and disgusted by this entire experience. Bottom line: clearly this hotel banks off of unassuming tourists. If you're going to go for luxury and pay top dollar - you assume the experience is going to be stellar. I am receiving service that aligns with a two star motel 6. Traveller beware: lodge elsewhere...even if you could use Starwood points and could stay for free- save them for another venue. Two nice things I can say are the room views and our charming, attentive, and gregarious waiter Carmen at the Wave Beach Terrace pre-check in.

    Pulitzer Barcelona - Signature Balcony room

    Pulitzer Barcelona

    (49 reviews)

    €€

    L'Eixample

    Stayed here for four nights on a recent trip to Barcelona and it was truly excellent. It's a…read moreboutique hotel tucked into a side street of Plaça de Catalunya. The location is truly unbeatable - just a block away from Plaça de Catalunya, a couple of blocks from a major metro stop and several main bus lines, a few blocks from great shopping and with good casual food scattered throughout. It's a great central spot for sightseeing where you're primarily relying on public transit, but also quiet and safe if traveling solo. I booked a signature room through my travel agent, and was delighted that they allowed me to check in a couple of hours early AND upgraded me to a signature balcony room. The hotel is very cute snd colorful, with modern design. The room was clean and pretty spacious, and the balcony was such a nice touch! I liked opening the windows every afternoon and sitting on the chaise and reading. There are refillable water stations on each floor by the elevator, which was a small but big perk to me. Awesome water pressure and temperature, kind, attentive service by staff, and incredible rooftop bar made this a fun place to kick off my stay in Spain. Small gripes: As a short person was the bathroom tub was a bit tall for me to climb into and out of. There was not a true fridge/freezer in the room; the staff was kind enough to store something in their freezer for me but it felt too out of my way to ask them to do it too often for me. The lobby bar drinks were fine but nothing to write home about. Overall though this is such a great hotel and I'd absolutely stay here again. It feels luxe but had very reasonable rates, even right after Easter which is peak tourism. The rooftop bar is very much worth a visit, beautiful views of the city and a fun, lively vibe. I cannot recommend this hotel more!

    Experienced Pulitzer Barcelona briefly for the gym. When staying at Hotel Regina, you have to go…read morenext door to Pulitzer Barcelona for the gym. Pretty solid gym. From resistance perspective, includes dumbbells, open rack, and a cable machine. Water machine with disposable cups. Solid lineup for all the essentials and enough weight for a great workout. Very aesthetic gym vibe.

    Vividora - GOT

    Vividora

    (14 reviews)

    Barri Gòtic

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Kimpton Vividora in Barcelona, Spain. This is a must stay hotel…read moreif you want a boutique hotel experience. Not only was the hotel staff welcoming but the accommodations were clean and up to date while also being centrally located in the Gothic Quarter. We inquired about a private tour guide and we were pleased with the easy to understand process as well as the fact that the guide was flexible with her availability to suit our needs. We initially requested an early morning appointment but our hotel contact explained that some places didn't open for complimentary access until 10am. That was a great tip cause we were able to view many behind the scenes locations with the private guide. The rooftop bar has an amazing view and both meals and drinks are available for order. Call in advance to reserve your preferred table, easy reservation process especially for hotel guests.

    Stayed for 3 nights. Ideally located in Gothic area so very central to everything. Most place we…read moreneeded to go were within a 20 min walk. Slightly inconvenient for taxis. Since it's in the narrow alleys of Gothic, arriving at the front door via taxi is difficult, especially if the streets are very crowded. However, it's pretty easy to walk to from the main street if you're OK with walking about five minutes. When we left for the airport, we were able to coordinate a taxi pick up with the front desk. Fortunately, it was also a sunday, so the streets were very empty. It took about 15 minutes for the taxi to arrive, but it was easy to get out of the narrow streets. The hotel itself is nice. Check-in is on the mezzanine level. Our room wasn't ready, but they were able to store our bags. We grabbed lunch at the rooftop restaurant and the food was objectively decent. The main draw of the rooftop restaurant is the incredible view where you can see all of Barcelona and the towering cathedrals. Service was friendly. On a different day, we tried there spritz hour, which seemed to be marketed as two spritzes for €12. However, we each got charged €12 which I think was the price on the menu anyway so I don't know what happened there. The hotel room was cozy. Bed was very comfortable. The layout was a bit odd if you imagine that the room is a U-shape, the bed is the bottom of the U, which makes sense. However the bathroom was split up with the toilet on the right side and the sink and shower on the left side so after you use the bathroom, you would have to walk to the other side of the hotel room to wash your hands. It's not like the room is big, but it's just kind of odd for layout, especially if like luggage is dispersed across the room and you have to walk through all that.

    The Serras - Front desk

    The Serras

    (22 reviews)

    €€€€

    Barri Gòtic

    Serras in Barcelona, Spain. Awesome location along the coast. Very close to the major shopping…read moredistricts. Excellent service from arrival to departure. The staff take great pride in their service and their hotel. We felt welcome and valued from the moment we arrived. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Awesomely decorated and very functional.

    We recently stayed at The Serras for seven wonderful days. The hotel is superb, in both layout and…read morecomfort. From the moment we arrived and until we departed, we were treated graciously by every member of the staff. The staff at the front were all terrific, especially Santiago who somehow remembered so many things about us. I wish I remembered everyone's names so I could call them out individually, but every single one was just great! Our room was very comfortable and we felt at home during our stay. Our room faced towards the water and we enjoyed the views whenever we were there. We were celebrating our first wedding anniversary and were given a nice treat and note welcoming and congratulating us. So thoughful! We took advantage of the breakfast every morning, which had a nice selection of cooked entrees and buffet items. Sandra was wonderful and she not only had us starting the day with a tasty breakfast, but also put smiles on our faces every day we saw her. We are so glad were we able to see her on our last day to say our "so longs." Last, the location of the Serras was perfect for us. With a week to explore Barcelona, we felt it was the perfect location for us to start each adventure! I can't recommend The Serras enough to anyone looking for a special stay and experience in Barcelona. Our next trip to Barcelona will definitely see us staying at The Serras.

    El Palace - hotels - Updated July 2026

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