El Palace Barcelona

On the roof of El Palace Barcelona, loungers line the pool among plants and the Eixample’s rooftops.

A week here, month by month

I’d come for a few days of grand-hotel life: breakfast at El Jardín, an afternoon in a suite and a Grand Hall cocktail. If every day should begin with your feet in sand, the waterfront offers a better base.

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Is it for you?

For 2, I’d start with a Grand Deluxe: the Roman-style bath is a reason to linger before dinner. Light comes in from the main façade.

I’d ask for
A Grand Deluxe with a king bed.
Worth knowing
Maximum occupancy is 2 guests.
Grand Deluxe

Like a regular

The Grand Hall bar at El Palace Barcelona

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  1. Choose the suite by name

    Ronnie Wood has a restored jukebox; Dalí a four-poster bed; Zafón a bookcase devoted to the writer. I’d choose the name before the category: they make different kinds of stay.

  2. Bringing the dog?

    One dog per room is accepted, weighing up to 10kg, for EUR 75 a day. Access to restaurants and bars is limited, so arrange that part of the day before arriving.

  3. Afternoon tea for children

    Kids Afternoon Tea is for children aged 3–11 and takes its cue from Alice in Wonderland. It can give them a pause of their own between visits.

What El Palace is

El Palace opened in 1919 as the Ritz Barcelona. Inside are salons, chandeliers and neoclassical furnishings; original fireplaces remain in many bedrooms. Stays range from Classic rooms to suites dedicated to artists and writers connected with the hotel.

Amar works with Mediterranean flavours, placing seafood at the centre of its menu. For the pause between lunch and dinner, Grand Hall serves afternoon tea, while Rooftop Garden takes tables and aperitifs above the city.

At Mayan Luxury Spa, a visit can include Temazcal, a steam ritual using volcanic stones and herbs. The training room is more compact, with treadmills, a stationary bike and selected free weights; it opens 24 hours a day.

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Lumina Guide 2027

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What guests say

  1. Location

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. The central setting comes with memories of rooftop views.

  2. Room

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Classic furnishings, space and comfortable beds feature in room accounts.

  3. Staff and service

    8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. A warm welcome within a formal setting.

  4. Breakfast

    The garden and buffet are part of the morning ritual.

How we count
El Palace Barcelona in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.66897%
Room8.06287%
Staff and service8.124083%
Breakfast7.83686%
Price–1724%

320 guests said so on Google, from 10 November 2024 to 22 October 2026. Google reviews since 5 November 2024, within the available sample. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Barcelona: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 5 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in Barcelona:

Price: for 2, the night of 14 December 2026, from €323 on Google Hotels on 5 November 2026.

Dates I’d look at

I’d also look at 7 March 2027, with one night for 2 from EUR 361. On 13 September 2027, it costs EUR 672.

PeriodEUR a night
6 November to 30 November 2026339–663
December 2026323–1,194
January 2027323–1,038
February 2027357–686
March 2027361–657
April 2027460–1,014
May 2027550–972
June 2027542–956
July 2027437–850
August 2027477–756
September 2027672–853

One night searched on its own, for 2 adults. The lowest seller may offer different rooms and terms. Room, meals, taxes and cancellation depend on the selected offer. Prices from Google Hotels, 5 November 2026.

Breakfast and the hall

Eggs in the morning, and the hall’s white columns.

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Good to know before you book

Rooms at El Palace Barcelona

Carlos Ruiz Zafón Art SuiteCarlos Ruiz Zafón Art Suite110 / 150 m²Living and dining rooms, with a Roman-style bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.View the room César Ritz Art SuiteCésar Ritz Art Suite110 / 150 m²Louis XVI-style furnishings and a Roman-style bathroom with mosaics.View the room Deluxe SuiteDeluxe Suite55 m²Double doors divide bedroom and sitting room; there is a guest powder room.View the room Joan Miró Art SuiteJoan Miró Art Suite110 / 150 m²Yellow tones, with artworks and photographs devoted to Miró.View the room Palace Suite by Joséphine BakerPalace Suite by Joséphine Baker110 / 150 m²A private stone balcony and pastel-coloured furnishings.View the room Junior SuiteJunior Suite51 m²An open-plan sitting area and sofa bed, overlooking the courtyard.View the room Palace Suite by Ronnie WoodPalace Suite by Ronnie Wood110 / 150 m²A top-floor suite with a private balcony.View the room Salvador Dalí Art SuiteSalvador Dalí Art Suite110 / 150 m²Damask fabrics and a chinoiserie-style wardrobe.View the room Superior SuiteSuperior Suite50 m²A separate sitting room overlooking the Eixample’s courtyards.View the room

Also: Two-Bedroom Family Room.

Getting here

AddressGran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona

Barcelona

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Before you ask

Are accessible rooms available?

Accessible Junior Suites are available on request. Describe your needs before booking so the hotel can confirm suitable accommodation.

Can I book a transfer?

Private transfers from the airport, port or Barcelona Sants station can be arranged through the concierge. Ask for the price of your journey before confirming.

Can the suites have 2 bedrooms?

Palace and Art suites can be booked with 1 or 2 bedrooms: the configuration changes from 110 to 150m² and from 2 to a maximum of 4 guests. Select the version when booking.

How much does a night cost?

For one night for 2 adults, EUR 339 on 15 November 2026, EUR 357 on 21 February 2027 and EUR 550 on 2 May 2027. Prices from Google Hotels, 5 November 2026.

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The rooftop garden at El Palace Barcelona
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A salon at El Palace Barcelona
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Grand Deluxe
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Three-Bedroom Family Suite
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Two-Bedroom Family Room
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Classic Room
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