With two pools, a spa and a gym open 24 hours, the Hotel Mandarin Oriental Barcelona is a 5-star hotel on Passeig de Gràcia with a full range of services. It is a good fit if you want a complete hotel in the middle of the Eixample, with Casa Batlló practically next door.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Passeig de Gràcia (08007). Casa Batlló is about a 5-minute walk away and Plaça de Catalunya about 10. You reach the Gothic Quarter, beside the cathedral, in about 20 minutes on foot, and the Sagrada Família in about 25. For Park Güell (2.8 km) or Barcelona Sants station (2.6 km), the metro or a taxi is practical.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are spacious, with a seating area, a large TV and a home cinema system. Bathrooms have a large shower or a bath, with bathrobes and slippers.
- Outdoor pool on the roof and an indoor pool in the spa, which also has a jacuzzi.
- 24-hour gym.
- Restaurant, bar and terrace.
- Parking, wifi and 24-hour reception.
- Pets are accepted.
Breakfast is served as a buffet or continental. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you want to swim all year, thanks to the indoor pool.
- A good fit if you travel on business and need 24-hour reception and a gym at any hour.
- Practical if you travel with your dog.
- Handy if you prefer to arrive by car and have parking at the hotel.
Good to know
You can take your room from 15:00; check-out is until 12:00. Have photo ID and a credit card to hand, as they are requested at reception. The rooftop pool is outdoors, so using it may depend on the time of year. For more places to stay in this area, see the hotels in Barcelona.