Hotel El Palace Barcelona
41.391439, 2.171449Overview
5-star historic hotel in Barcelona's Eixample District with a Mayan-style spa and rooftop garden
Wellness & Relaxation
El Palace Barcelona houses a Mayan-style spa with a Temazcal Sauna, a steam bath inspired by ancient Mexican rituals. The spa also offers a solarium, massage treatments, and spa/wellness packages for guests. A steam room and access to both an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop pool complement the wellness experience.
Dining & Entertainment
Hotel El Palace Barcelona has three dining venues: the Grand Hall for traditional tapas and British afternoon tea, the Rooftop Garden with panoramic city views, and Amar Barcelona by chef Rafa Zafra, focusing on Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel also hosts live music, jazz and blues performances, and movie nights. Guests can enjoy a pool bar, snack bar, and wine/champagne options throughout the day.
Rooms & Services
Rooms at El Palace are air-conditioned and come with satellite TV, a desk, minibar, and a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe, and slippers. The Superior room, Junior Suite, and Superior Suite offer third-person sharing in-room. Additional services include a limousine service with chauffeur, concierge, private check-in/check-out, and room service.
Location
The hotel is located in the Eixample District, within walking distance to the Ramblas, main shopping areas, and tourist attractions. Gaudí's Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are 15 minutes away on foot. Passeig de Gràcia Metro and Railway Station, as well as Urquinaona Metro, are less than a 5-minute walk.
Family & Pet-Friendly Amenities
Hotel El Palace Barcelona provides family rooms, babysitting/child services, and kids' meals for younger guests. The hotel is also pet-friendly, offering pet baskets and pet bowls upon request. Accessible facilities include a wheelchair-accessible bathroom and lower bathroom sinks.
- History & Character: Opened in 1919 with a neo-classical façade, once the Ritz
- Spa: Mayan-style spa with a Temazcal sauna
- Dining: 3 venues including Amar Barcelona by chef Rafa Zafra
- Entertainment: Jazz and blues performances, rooftop cinema nights
- Services: Limousine with chauffeur, private in-room check-in
- Location: 5-min walk from Passeig de Gràcia Metro and Casa Batlló
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Room size:
50 m²
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Room size:
100 m²
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds, 1 Single bed and 2 Sofa beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
Handicap parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Rooftop pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
Room view
- City view
- Interior view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hotel El Palace Barcelona
| 💵 Lowest room price | 438 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Barcelona-El Prat, BCN |
Location
- City landmarks
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