Barcelona, SpainDreta de l'Eixample
El Palace Hotel Barcelona
Grand neoclassical redoubt
Dreta de l'Eixample Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
Oetker CollectionGrand neoclassical redoubt
Gilded salons and plush velvet seating host Barcelona high society for afternoon tea, evening cocktails, and spirited lobby conversation.
“A quintessential city grand dame that masterfully balances its 1919 Ritz origins with a vibrant, modern energy.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Spacious neoclassical suites with hidden mirror televisions, marble fireplaces, and dedicated concierge care on Gran Via.
Remarkable
Opened in 1919 by César Ritz, showcasing preserved marble columns, crystal chandeliers, and storied guest suites.
Remarkable
Barcelona's original grande dame, hosting century-old traditions from Grand Hall afternoon tea to live piano evenings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Spain
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Elegant rooms blend soft shades with period-style furnishings and original fireplaces but it’s the suites that really stand out, named after famous past guests
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Gran Via in Dreta de l'Eixample, high-end shopping along Passeig de Gràcia sits two blocks away.
The rooms
Spacious quarters feature classical proportions, marble fireplaces, and televisions hidden in grand mirrors, with mosaic Roman baths in select suites.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
- Pool
- Open-air outdoor swimming pool situated within the landscaped rooftop garden.
The spa & gym
A lush rooftop garden pool overlooks the skyline, while the subterranean spa offers pre-Hispanic temazcal heat sessions and Mayan rituals.
- Spa
- Mayan Luxury Spa offering pre-Hispanic and Mayan-inspired holistic rituals, aromatherapy, and signature body treatments.
- Sauna & steam
- Traditional Mayan temazcal stone steam bath and sauna.
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio and strength-training machines.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Chef Rafa Zafra crafts Mediterranean seafood at Amar Barcelona, while Bluesman Cocktail Bar pairs rare whiskies with nightly live jazz.
Still known by Barcelonians as the fabled Ritz, El Palace Hotel Barcelona is a historic property that exudes opulent luxury at every corner, perhaps the most tastefully ostentatious hotel in the city.
How it began
Established in 1919 as Barcelona's Ritz, the property has hosted legends from Frank Sinatra to Salvador Dalí across its century of history.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.