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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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588 reviews from our community

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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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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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Perth, Scotland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Had the absolute pleasure of staying at El Palace for 5 nights. Formally The Ritz the public rooms were simply stunning. Staff were amazing, so friendly, warm and attentive. They really made you feel like a VIP. Our suite was tastefully decorated with plush curtains and decadent furnishings. Loved the dressing room but the best part had to be the... More

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Taipei, Taiwan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We stayed at here for 3 nights in April 2013, just love it! Strongly suggest people to stay here for who will go Barcelona, not only its perfect location ( you could walk to lots major shopping/sightseeing places ) but also friendly&helpful hotel staff and gorgeoue classic interior. All staff are trying hard to make your stay as comfort as... More

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New York City, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I have stayed here 2 or 3 times while in Barcelona, it's a lovely place, absolutely gorgeous interior. Roman Bath. I had rooms with Roman bath and they were extremely comfortable for me, I've never had it in any other hotels. The bathroom also offers a separate hot tab and a shower room in addition to that Roman bathing pace.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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89 reviews 89 reviews
88 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

El Palace impressed from the minute we walked into the lobby - marble, chandeliers and fresh flowers - everything the lobby of a grand palace hotel should have. The lounge area was beautiful, and the breakfast conservatory was lovely. I would like to nominate the chinoiserie-style business lounge as one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. We were staying... More

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Wylie, Texas, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

In our recent trip to Spain my wife and I stayed in several different "5 star" hotels. El Palace was by far our favorite. We arrived at the hotel early and while we had to wait a little over an hour for the room to be ready, it was worth the wait. We booked a standard room but received a... More

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London, United Kingdom
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56 reviews 56 reviews
53 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

El Palace was a superb choice for our 4 night Easter break. The hotel is truly beautiful and is excellently located. The warm welcome from all of the staff was exceptional. They could not have done more to make us feel at home. We were upgraded upon arrival to a junior suite. Actually, this turned out to be a mixed... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I stayed in this hotel for a long weekend. The room was fantastic, great facilities, lots of space, very clean. I found that staff very helpful. I was a little put off by the dining facilities and common areas downstairs. Iit was just a bit too posh for me to really feel comfortable and the prices for food or even... More

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Delhi, India
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

My husband and I made a stop here for four nights on our honeymoon and we were really impressed by the quality of service as well as the room. We were upgraded without asking upon check-in, and we found all hotel staff without exception to be polite and helpful. The rooms appear to have been recently refurbished - I really... More

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crazytreamtravel
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37 reviews 37 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the hotel for Easter with our two year old son. The hotel is beautiful and extremely well maintained. However for a two year old it was a little formal. There were lots of kids staying at the hotel and the staff were all extremely kind to our son however it was a little formal for a young... More

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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)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
  • High floor(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:
Ranked #158 of 526 hotels in Barcelona
Price range (per night): 323 AUD - 728 AUD
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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