"Must-Stay: Mandarin Oriental Barcelona 🏦 – The Real-Life Spanish 'Money Heist' Bank!
🏨 Located on Barcelona's famous Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel is right next to Gaudí's stunning Casa Batlló with its magnificent facade. Housed in an elegant mid-20th-century building, it was re-imagined by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, boasting a thoroughly modern interior that still retains the distinctive Mandarin Oriental charm.
.🏦 Formerly a bank, it incorporates many elements from its past. For instance, a wall in the Banker's Bar was once part of the bank, serving as a safe deposit box area. Even more unique, their menus are presented in metal boxes like banknotes, giving it a real 'Money Heist' vibe, Barcelona style!
It also doubles as a lounge for early arrivals, where you can even enjoy breakfast if it's already open.
Because it was once a bank, all rooms offer a sense of security, privacy, and tranquility. Even facing the street, it becomes incredibly quiet after dark.
The restaurant, lounge, and bar are all contemporary spaces, reflecting the city's artistic spirit and attitude.
An absolutely superb check-in experience and service quality."
"First time in Barcelona and I opted for this five-star hotel by the sea instead of a city-center one. The main draw was that it's newly opened, so all the facilities are brand new. The lobby is incredibly grand, luxurious, and well-designed. The hotel offers bike rentals, which is super convenient for getting to the beach. For other attractions, a taxi ride takes about 20 minutes, which is still quite convenient. Taxis are readily available right outside the hotel, and you can pay by credit card."
"I had such a lovely stay at Nobu Barcelona. The hotel is very calm, clean, and comfortable the perfect place to relax in the middle of the city. The rooftop is absolutely amazing, with a beautiful atmosphere and views. The food was also excellent, and the meat tacos were definitely my favorite honestly, some of the best I’ve had! Great experience overall, and I would definitely come back."
"Had a wonderful stay at Ohla Eixample in Barcelona! The hotel is stylish, modern, and perfectly located for exploring the city. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the rooftop pool and terrace were amazing after a day of sightseeing. The room was clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed. Would definitely stay here again!"
"The hotel is newly opened, so all the facilities are brand new. The room was impeccably clean and tidy, making me feel very comfortable about the hygiene.
The breakfast was quite good overall, with a wide variety of options and decent flavors – definitely enough to fill you up and start your day right. The hotel also has a rooftop pool, which is a nice touch, though it's a bit small for serious swimming. However, it's perfect for relaxing by the edge, enjoying the breeze, taking in the city views, and getting some good photos.
My only minor complaint is that the windows in the room don't open, so ventilation relies solely on the air conditioning. Staying in the room for extended periods felt a little stuffy.
The location is convenient for getting around, and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, it was a decent stay. For a short trip to Barcelona, it offers reasonable value for money. However, if opening windows or a large pool for swimming are high priorities for you, you might want to consider other options."
"One of the best hotels I have stayed at. 😍 The reception was always friendly, amenities amazing, so so easy to walk to so many destinations in Barca. Bus stop right outside, about a minute walk. Train station 2 minute walk away. Very central!!! Loved every minute of this experience."
"I'd give this hotel a perfect score. First off, the location is unbeatable – right on Passeig de Gràcia, surrounded by luxury boutiques, with Chanel literally next door. It's incredibly convenient and safe for shopping; you can just drop your purchases off at the hotel immediately. This is quite important in Barcelona, so you don't have to walk around trying to discreetly carry large shopping bags. Secondly, the room was very spacious, they offer turn-down service, and the breakfast was delicious – they even had dumplings! The hotel was also very quiet, ensuring a great night's sleep, and it's super close to Casa Milà."