Dreta de l'Eixample Barcelona, Spain
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalModernist bank cocoon
A suspended walkway crosses a soaring central atrium, leading guests into the light-filled heart of a converted mid-century bank.
“Behind its Modernist facade lie lush landscaped gardens, serene spaces and a subterranean green-jewelled spa.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated butler service, around-the-clock guest experience teams, and evening turndown across spacious suites.
Remarkable
Patricia Urquiola shapes light-flooded interiors with custom Italian furniture, graphic screens, and subtle Mediterranean palettes.
Remarkable
Subterranean sanctuary featuring an emerald-lit indoor lap pool, eucalyptus-mint steam room, and herbal tea lounge.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The stately facade blends well with its tony Eixample surroundings on the Passeig de Gràcia, although inside the hotel follows Mandarin Oriental’s typically contemporary design codes.
“Rooms at Mandarin Oriental have a new look following a pandemic-era glowup. Bright and colorful, the new palette blends all the hues of the Mediterranean”
“the new suites feature warming woods, tactile upholstery and a palette of greys with lime-green accents, while the furniture is a mix of bespoke pieces”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly along Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample, the hotel sits steps from Gaudí's Casa Batlló and flagship designer boutiques.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Passeig de Gràcia or the courtyard garden, paired with light oak floors and custom furnishings.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 12-metre heated lap pool glows emerald green underground, and an open-air rooftop pool looks across Barcelona's skyline.
The spa and gym
Subterranean suites host Valmont and Miriam Quevedo treatments, and the wood-floored gym is open around the clock.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Michelin-starred Moments serves modern Catalan cuisine, and tables sit among lush greenery in the Mimosa Garden courtyard.
The décor throughout doesn’t resemble a hotel so much as an upscale stylish apartment thanks to award-winning Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, who made the spaces feel both sophisticated and comfortable.
How it began
Housed in the former Banco Hispano Americano headquarters, the building repurposes original metal safety deposit boxes across Banker's Bar.
“The plush public areas carry an air of Asian opulence and grandeur, thanks to the hardwood floors and delicate ivory decor.”
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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.