El Palace Barcelona: Barcelona's Opulent Grande Dame
El Palace Barcelona is still known by Barcelonians as the fabled Ritz — a historic property that exudes opulent luxury at every corner. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury hotel, it offers a Mayan Luxury Spa with a temazcal (pre-Hispanic sauna), a rooftop terrace with panoramic views and paintings by modernist artist Ramon Casas, and suites dedicated to cultural icons like Salvador Dalí and Josephine Baker. From afternoon tea with live piano to the Bluesman Cigar Lounge, El Palace is Barcelona's most tastefully ostentatious grande dame.
🏅 Our Inspector's Highlights
Mayan Luxury Spa & Temazcal
A tribute to Mayan culture. Hit the temazcal (pre-Hispanic sauna) before getting an Ancient Massage based on traditional healing techniques of energy flow and aromatherapy.
Rooftop Terrace: Ramon Casas Paintings & 50+ Plants
Panoramic views of Barcelona, plus paintings by modernist artist Ramon Casas, ponds, a swimming pool, gazebos, and more than 50 varieties of plants.
Afternoon Tea with Live Piano
Afternoon tea in the hotel’s historic Hall offers a taste of Old World glamour. Sweet confections, tea, champagne, and a live piano performance.
Six Cultural Icon Suites (Dalí, Baker, Ritz)
Suites dedicated to Salvador Dalí, Josephine Baker, César Ritz, and Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Each has a large, luxurious Roman-style bathroom decorated with mosaics.
Bluesman Cigar Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Elegant, leather-clad cigar cellar. Live jazz and blues music accompany top-shelf whiskies and classic cocktails.
🧖 Mayan Luxury Spa: Temazcal & Ancient Massage
Experiencing the Mayan Luxury Spa — a tribute to the Mayan culture that will transport you to the Caribbean Sea — is a must. Hit the temazcal, the pre-Hispanic sauna, before getting an Ancient Massage, based on traditional healing techniques of energy flow and aromatherapy.
🏞️ Rooftop Terrace: Ramon Casas Paintings & 50+ Plant Varieties
The rooftop terrace has panoramic views of Barcelona, but the surroundings are as much of a focal point as the vistas. Around the terrace are paintings by the modernist artist Ramon Casas, ponds, a swimming pool, gazebos, and more than 50 varieties of plants.
🎨 Six Cultural Icon Suites: Salvador Dalí, Josephine Baker & César Ritz
Book one of the six suites dedicated to six larger-than-life cultural icons, including the Salvador Dalí, Josephine Baker, César Ritz, and Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Each has a large, luxurious big Roman-style bathroom decorated with mosaics.
🛌 Rooms & Suites: Neoclassical Elegance with Hidden TV Mirrors
The 120 guest rooms are equipped with the latest technology and have been recently renovated. All are decorated in an elegant, neoclassical style in ivories and creams with pops of black. Luxe touches include marble fireplaces, television screens that are hidden within grand mirrors, flocked wallpaper, and separate bath and rain showers.
🍽️ Culinary Excellence: El Jardín, Rooftop, Amar Barcelona & Bluesman
- 🍽️ El Jardín – Breakfast in a light-filled, greenery-abundant setting. Extensive offerings for savory or sweet morning meals.
- 🍽️ Rooftop Terrace Restaurant – Mediterranean fare with a modern twist, dictated by seasonal ingredients.
- 🍽️ Amar Barcelona – Decked out in blue with gold accents and crystal chandeliers. Seafood-forward Mediterranean cuisine from chef Rafa Zafra.
- 🎷 Bluesman Cocktail Bar – Live jazz and blues music accompany top-shelf whiskies and classic cocktails. The Bluesman painting (donated by a friend of Ronnie Wood) presides over the bar.
- 🚬 Bluesman Cigar Lounge – Elegant, leather-clad cigar cellar adjacent to the bar.
📍 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668 — Eixample, Barcelona
Located two blocks from Passeig de Gràcia on Gran Via, the hotel is within walking distance to many Barcelona sites and high-end shopping. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is approximately 20 minutes by car.
📞 TEL: +34 935 10 11 30
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 20 minutes from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) by car.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why El Palace Barcelona is the City's Most Opulent Grande Dame
El Palace Barcelona — still known as the fabled Ritz — offers a rare combination: a Mayan Spa with a temazcal, a rooftop terrace adorned with Ramon Casas paintings and 50+ plant varieties, and suites dedicated to Salvador Dalí and Josephine Baker. Afternoon tea with live piano in the historic Hall is a timeless ritual. The Bluesman Cocktail Bar and Cigar Lounge add a touch of old-school glamour. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, El Palace delivers an experience that is both historic and indulgent — a true Barcelona grande dame.
Whether you're experiencing a temazcal ritual, enjoying a Dalí suite, or sipping whiskey in the Bluesman lounge, this hotel offers an unforgettable immersion into the opulence of Barcelona.
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