Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

At Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, the indoor pool runs between dark walls and reflections of light, away from the traffic on Passeig de Gràcia.

A week here, month by month

I’d come to alternate Gaudí’s Barcelona with a few hours at the spa, with Casa Batlló a 2-minute walk away. If your days revolve around the sea, look for a waterfront hotel; here, the trip begins in the Eixample.

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Is it for you?

For 2, I’d look at a Boulevard Suite: return for a glass in the sitting room without immediately retiring to the bedroom. The balcony keeps the avenue part of the evening.

I’d ask for
A Boulevard Suite facing Passeig de Gràcia.
Worth knowing
The stated maximum occupancy is 3 guests.
Boulevard Suite

Like a regular

Moments restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

8 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Choose the balcony

    Only some Deluxe Boulevard and Mandarin rooms have a balcony or terrace. For morning reading outdoors, ask for that space to be confirmed in the booking.

  2. The roof has its season

    Terrat’s pool is seasonal. If swimming on the roof is the reason for your stay, confirm the dates with the hotel before booking; the pool’s presence does not promise year-round opening.

  3. A tent for smaller guests

    The in-room tipi is intended for children aged 3–8. Board games and a film night with popcorn offer other options; choose with your children’s ages in mind.

What Mandarin Oriental is

Mandarin Oriental occupies a former bank, with interiors reimagined by Patricia Urquiola. Bedrooms look towards the avenue or Mimosa Garden: that first decision changes your relationship with the city, between the movement outside and a courtyard garden.

Moments brings Catalan cooking to the table; Blanc follows the day from breakfast to dinner. For time outdoors, there are tables in Mimosa Garden and, in the warmer season, Terrat on the roof.

Suites extend the stay into multi-bedroom accommodation. The Penthouse occupies the top floor, reached by a private lift; with 2 terraces and a service kitchen, it makes sense for guests planning to spend substantial time inside.

One Lume

Lumina Guide 2027

Gives more than the other hotels of its place and price range.

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What makes it rare

What makes it rare

A badge is an experience travellers look for, that is really here and that few hotels in the guide have.

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What guests say

  1. Location

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. A central base, with city views from the terrace.

  2. Room

    7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Comfortable beds and pillows, with different outlooks over the garden and avenue.

  3. Staff and service

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Help with travel disruptions and care for the room.

  4. Breakfast

    Carefully chosen produce and attentive table service.

How we count
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.58595%
Room7.06174%
Staff and service9.044693%
Breakfast8.611095%
Price–1331%

500 guests said so on Google, from 15 September 2025 to 26 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 25 January 2027, from €773 on Google Hotels on 5 November 2026.

Dates I’d look at

I’d also look at 30 March 2027, with one night for 2 from EUR 788. On 13 September 2027, it costs EUR 821.

PeriodEUR a night
6 November to 30 November 2026792–986
December 2026787–1,142
January 2027773–886
February 2027805–992
March 2027788–1,154
April 2027807–886
May 2027998–1,071
June 2027982–1,227
July 2027823–1,247
August 2027975–1,071
September 2027821–1,090

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.

From the bar to the terrace

The Banker’s Bar ceiling lights and a pool on the roof.

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Good to know before you book

Rooms at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

Deluxe Garden RoomDeluxe Garden Room32 m²A king bed, Mimosa Garden outlook and Corian bathroom.View the room Deluxe Boulevard RoomDeluxe Boulevard Room34 m²A king or twin beds, with windows towards Manzana de la Discordia.View the room Mandarin Room Mandarin Room 36 m²A sitting area and bathroom with a rain shower.View the room

Getting here

AddressPasseig de Gràcia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona

Barcelona

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Before you ask

Can I use the spa without staying?

Yes, treatments and experiences can be booked without a room. Some packages include the pool and gym; ask which facilities your booking includes.

How do I get there from the airport?

Allow around 20–30 minutes from Barcelona–El Prat by taxi or private transfer, depending on traffic. The hotel can arrange a car on request.

Should I book the restaurants?

Reservations are recommended, particularly for Moments. Mention allergies or dietary requirements when reserving the table.

How much does a night cost?

For one night for 2 adults, EUR 792 on 16 November 2026, EUR 805 on 17 February 2027 and EUR 998 on 17 May 2027. Prices from Google Hotels, 5 November 2026.

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Terrat at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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Mimosa Garden at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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Boulevard Suite
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Family Suite
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Grand Suite
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Deluxe Garden Room
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