El Palace Barcelona in BARCELONA

About this property

El Palace Barcelona is centrally located in Barcelona's elegant Eixample district, close to the Ramblas, the main shopping area, and major tourist attractions. Originally opened in 1919 as the former Ritz of Barcelona, the hotel features a neo-classical façade, blending historic charm with modern comfort. The hotel offers 120 individually decorated, spacious, and stylish air-conditioned guestrooms. Each room is equipped with classic decor, a flat-screen satellite TV, desk, minibar, safe, phone, and a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe, and slippers. Some rooms also feature fireplaces, down comforters, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available in all rooms. Third person sharing is available for Superior rooms, Junior Suites, and Superior Suites. Dining options include the Great Hall, serving traditional tapas, seasonal dishes, and authentic British afternoon tea. Amar Barcelona, led by Chef Rafa Zafra, specializes in Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on local and seasonal products. Guests can also enjoy the Rooftop Garden, an urban oasis with panoramic city views, or relax at the bar/lounge and poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee, and 24-hour room service is provided. The Mayan Luxury Spa offers a wide range of treatments including massages, body treatments, and facials, alongside a traditional Temazcal sauna. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. El Palace Barcelona provides exceptional service with a 24-hour concierge, butler service, and a dedicated team. Amenities include complimentary wired and wireless internet access throughout the hotel, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests can arrange airport transfers (surcharge), car hire, and limousine services with a chauffeur (on request). Additional services include babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, ticket and tour assistance, dry cleaning, laundry service, and daily housekeeping. Parking facilities are also available. The hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaça de Catalunya and Casa Batlló. Passeig de Gràcia Metro and Railway Station, as well as Urquinaona Metro station, are less than 5 minutes’ walk away. Key landmarks nearby include Tivoli Theatre (0.4 km), Rambla de Catalunya (0.5 km), Plaça de Catalunya (0.6 km), Portal de l'Angel (0.6 km), El Corte Ingles (0.7 km), Palau de la Música Catalana (0.7 km), Casa Batllo (0.8 km), University of Barcelona (0.8 km), Passeig de Gràcia (0.8 km), La Rambla (0.8 km), Placa Universitat (1 km), Arc de Triomf (1 km), Barcelona Cathedral (1 km), Avinguda Diagonal (1.1 km), and Casa Milà (1.1 km). The preferred airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), located 19.9 km (12.4 mi) away. The El Palace Barcelona is a Child Friendly, City hotel, Full Service, Heritage Building, Leisure, Pet Friendly, Tourist, Traditional hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel.