Hotels in Eixample

A five-star grand luxury hotel with a good restaurant and a summertime rooftop terrace that's one of the city's oldest and busiest.

This luxury hotel right on Passeig de Gràcia plays host to its Banker'sBar every Wednesday, when it's decorated with old safes and the like, left over from the bank it used to be before it was the hotel it is now. There's also the Gin & Live cycle, where, apart from hearing some live music, you can also drink from their selection of G&Ts and other cocktails. Entrance is free; the drinks aren't. The Mandarin Oriental boasts an exclusive spa with a 12-metre pool, an oriental steam room, a relaxation zone on the roof terrace with an open-air pool and a long menu of beauty treatments not suitable for all pockets. But if you are among the lucky ones who can afford to go, be sure to take full advantage of this idyllic paradise.

Granvia is set in an impressive 19th-century building, 100 metres from the shops and restaurants of Passeig de Gràcia. This luxurious hotel has free WiFi and a terrace. Each stylish room has high ceilings, satellite TV and air conditioning. The private bathrooms include a bath tub or shower and hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is served daily and guests can enjoy a drink on the attractive terrace at the back of the hotel. Plaza de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are less than 500 metres from the hotel. Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are a 10-minute walk away.

Hotel Palace GL is located in Eixample District, close to the Ramblas, the main shopping area and Barcelona’s main tourist attractions. It offers a haute cuisine restaurant and a Mayan luxury spa. Opened in 1919, this hotel features a neo-classical façade and stylish air-conditioned rooms with classic decor. Each room is spacious and comes with satellite TV, desk, minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. There is a restaurant, the Winter Garden, located at the hall; and guest can also enjoy a cocktail at the Bluesman Cocktail Bar. Hotel Palace GL has a Mayan-style spa with a Temazcal Sauna. Other facilities at this hotel include both fitness and business center and an outdoor pool. Staff at Hotel Palace GL can provide information about the area. Passeig de Gràcia Metro and Railway Station as well as Urquinaona Metro station are less than 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are approximately 15 minutes’ walk away.

Located on the fashionable Paseo de Gracia, within 5 minutes’ walk from both Gaudi’s masterpieces Casa Battló and La Pedrera, Monument Hotel offers luxury services including a gourmet restaurant and a spa. Elegantly decorated, all soundproofed rooms have a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, Bluetooth sound system, and a safe deposit box with plug for charging laptop devices. Most of the room types have a private bathroom with a free-standing bath, velour bathrobe and luxury toiletries. Most of the rooms have a balcony with city views. The 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, Lasarte, offers a range of options designed by the chef Martin Berasategui; while the on-site bistro-style restaurant, Oria, serves fresh cuisine following the Mediterranean gastronomy. Monument Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas; regular trains to Barcelona El Prat Airport leave from Paseo de Gracia Train Station, located 300 metres away. Free high-speed WiFi is provided. The hotel is housed on Enric Batllo’s house, an architectural jewel of 19th century that constitutes one of the characteristic works of the Eixample Quadrat d'Or and which gives it the Specialty Monument status.

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL offers luxurious accommodation in a neoclassical building on Passeig de Gràcia. It features a spa, rooftop swimming pool and a terrace with amazing views of the city. The Majestic Hotel maintains its original façade and its stylish, modern rooms feature attractive, classic décor. Each has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The elegant Condal Restaurant serves à la carte dishes. There is also a piano bar, cocktail bar and the trendy Gourmet Bar, which is located by the pool. The spa features steam baths, a sauna and offers a range of treatments. There is also a fitness centre. Gaudí’s Casa Batlló is just 100 metres from the hotel. Plaza de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are just 10 minutes’ walk away.

Located just off Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia, Gallery Hotel offers a free sauna and gym, and a rooftop terrace with a pool and city views. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and free water on arrival. This elegant hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and a CD player. The modern bathrooms include amenities, a hairdryer and a bathrobe. The Gallery’s restaurant has an attractive garden terrace where you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, including a weekend gourmet menu. The hotel also has a bar and a café. Hotel Gallery is situated next to the gardens of Palau Robert, a gallery and tourist information centre. Gaudí’s La Pedrera is a 3-minute walk away, while nearby Diagonal Metro Station provides direct access to the Sagrada Familia. Regular airport trains stop 600 metres away at Passeig de Gracia Station.

When is a hostel not a hostel? When it’s a Generator. In 2018, after years serving young travellers looking for a cheap bunk and a good time, the brand formerly known as Generator Hostels trimmed off the second half of its name. At its Barcelona hostel-hotel, you can still get a bed in a shared dorm for prices as low as €20 a night, if that’s what you want. Or you can get a private hotel room with a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, private terrace and view of the Sagrada Família, at a cost (starting from €86) significantly below what you’d pay elsewhere in the same neighbourhood. There were many good things about my stay at Generator, but I do have to start with a small warning: you don’t have to be very old to feel really old here. The hotel bit of Generator Barcelona shares a lobby and reception with the hostel bit, and the communal spaces fill up most evenings with 18-to-24-year-olds gearing up for a night on the tiles, while Daft Punk bangers leak out from the bar at the back. It’s undeniably A Vibe – but if you’re thirty-plus and in any way bothered by the unfiltered presence of the thirty-minus at play, you might want to pick somewhere else to spend the weekend. That said, once the express lift has whisked you to the uppermost floors, all is quiet. As well as being almost aggressively clean, my deluxe king room kept out any noise whatsoever from fellow guests or passing traffic. A small desk, a large bed, a compact bathroom and a few clothes hangers – as a solo...

Negresco Princess is situated in Barcelona in the Catalonia Region. The hotel has an outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Negresco Princess features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Plaça Catalunya is 400 metres from Negresco Princess, while Portal de l'Angel is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is El Prat Airport, 13 km from Negresco Princess.

Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya, Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection, A Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel, offers elegantly decorated rooms, free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. Formerly the headquarters of the Association of Cotton House Manufacturers, the building features a beautiful vestibule, a conservatory, several lounges and a library. On the sixth floor you will find the pool, as well as a gym and a massage room. Air-conditioned rooms come with flat-screen TVs and a sofa. Their private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection, A Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel has a stylish bar, as well as its own restaurant. Guests can also enjoy some Spanish Tapas on the terrace. You will find a wide range of dining options and shops in the surrounding streets. Passeig de Gracia Metro Station is just 400 metres from the Hotel and trains to the airport stop there.