Opened in 1919 on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, the Hotel El Palace Barcelona is a 5-star hotel with a neoclassical façade in the Eixample, a spa and a rooftop pool. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 on Booking. It is a good fit if you want a classic hotel with a full range of services a few minutes from Plaça de Catalunya.
Location and getting around
The postcode, 08010, places it in the Eixample. Plaça de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia, with Casa Batlló, are about a 10-minute walk away. Barcelona Cathedral is about 15 minutes on foot, and La Rambla and the Sagrada Família about 20. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 14 km away. Barcelona Sants station is about 3 km away, so a taxi or public transport is better.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a desk, satellite TV and a minibar. Bathrooms are private, with a bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer. Superior rooms and suites can take a third guest.
- A spa, which the hotel describes as Mayan-inspired.
- A rooftop pool.
- A concierge service for bookings and visits.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you are celebrating something and want a historic hotel in the centre.
- A good fit for a family of three who need a room that can take a third guest.
- Practical if you want to combine shopping on Passeig de Gràcia with time at the spa and pool.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00. Bring ID and the credit card you will be asked for at registration. Check-out is until 12:00. It is not stated whether breakfast is included. To compare, see other 5-star hotels.