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El Palace Hotel

5.0 of 5
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona, Spain (Eixample)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Montreal
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61 reviews 61 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We spent four nights at this lovely hotel. It is 2 blocks away from the premier shopping street in Barcelona, another short block to the major department store and one more block to Las Ramblas if that is your style. Probably not if you enjoy the refined luxury of this hotel. No complaints with staff, concierge and food service -... More

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montreal
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62 reviews 62 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Myself and two friends had tapas and a glass of wine at the 19/nineteen restaurant & Bar Hall part of the Palace Hotel. Tapas were average and the glass of wine was nice but the extraordinary setting of this first class old world luxury hotel made our experience one of a life time memory. Nowhere else in the world have... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I highly recommend the El palace hotel in Barcelona. It is well located for exploring the restaurants, markets, and shops along the La Rambla. The rooms and service were excellent. I found the food at the hotel to be average, but with so many great restaurants nearby by who cares. We had a suite that had a nice sitting area... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is a very grand hotel and everything about it says luxury. From the time we walked in we were given 5 star service. Check in was quick but because we arrived in the morning our room was not ready yet. We decided to have breakfast and by the time we finished we were told we could go to our... More

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Covington, Louisiana
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Easy to walk to almost everything important from The Palace Hotel in Barcelona (used to be the Ritz). From very comfortable rooms to delicious breakfasts (the maitre d is superb, a true professional) plus top-notch staff that makes your stay perfect.

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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Rooms are beautiful, spacious and very well appointed. Restaurant was incredible and the service in the hotel is top notch. Great location for everything Barcelona. Highly recommend it for those who like the "classic" hotel scene.

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London
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20 reviews 20 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I stayed in this hotel for 2 nights in April (2 nights without the children). The staff are friendly and attentive. The breakfast was very good, however in my opinion, the scrambled eggs were undercooked so I ordered an omelette instead (which they cook for you), this was undercooked too. I waited 40 minutes from ordering the... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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44 reviews 44 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Conveniently located near the "Ramblas" and the Gothic section of Barcelona, Old World luxury awaits you at El Palace. The formerly Ritz hotel building was recently renovated keeping the elegance and charm of its facade and interior public areas. We loved the personalized service given by their most courteous staff attending our every need. Of course the rooms are elegant... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This hotel was amazing. We stayed in a standard room on a high floor but it was larger than a lot of suites in other hotels. Fantastic touches like television on wall..in a mirror, hidden bar/refrigerator and luxurious decorations. The location was perfect, close to attractions, shopping, restaurants. The staff was so helpful. The weather didn't cooperate on one particular... More

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Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Great hotel; Superb staff; Ideal location; Perfect room decoration; Super sized bath room; Excellent breakfast; Everything that a 5* hotel should have is available here. (As a side-track: food in restaurant Caelis is superb - maybe missing a little bit of cosiness)

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Very good(11)
  • Junior suite(10)
  • Great location(10)
  • Old world(9)
  • Las Ramblas(8)
  • Public area(7)
  • Former Ritz(4)
  • Gran Via(3)
  • Taxi driver(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)

Additional Information about El Palace Hotel

Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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Region: Spain > Catalonia > Province of Barcelona > Barcelona > Eixample
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Romantic Hotels in Barcelona
#7 Business Hotels in Barcelona
#9 Luxury Hotels in Barcelona
#9 Family Hotels in Barcelona
Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
First opened in 1919 with a neo-classical façade and grand public areas , considered Barcelona's most distinguished iconic hotel for over 90 years, now emerging from a magnificient two year restoration . El Palace has a new room desing and decor in keeping with the 1920s style. The original features have been carefully restored in the guest rooms , such as the mosaic-tiled sunken Roman baths in rooms and suites. 125 rooms , including 42 suites and The Salvador Dali Suite . Set in the heart of the city, close to Las Ramblas and in the most prestigious shooping area. Enjoy the Rien de Rien Cocktail Club with live music , as well as the Mayan Luxury Spa , with a detoxifying Temazcal Mexican sweat lodge , the first of its kind in a luxury hotel in Europe . ... more   less 
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