Reviews

Our most favorite hotel on our trip

Loved, loved, loved this hotel. The room and the bathroom were very well appointed and incredibly beautiful. We received very personal service from everyone who worked at the hotel. Great dining recommendations from the concierge. We will definitely stay there again.

Pure quality and exceptional service

El Palace Hotel is by far the most elegant hotel that I have stayed at in Europe. The staff are committed to service. We were greeted upon arrival by Celine who showed us around the hotel and took us to our room. We had a Privilege Junior Suite with our 7-year-old. The suite offered a very large bedroom with flat screen TV, connecting sitting room with flat screen TV and an enormous bath - I mean HUGE! Double sinks, closets, separate tub and shower, plus separate water closet. The suite also had a separate half bath with sink and toilet which is great when you have a child with you on vacation. When we came back from sightseeing for a few hours after checking in, we were surprised to see a wonderful treat waiting for us - Cava, orange juice and a lovely cake - all of which we enjoyed after dinner at the hotel"s casual restaurant. Plus they had made up a rollaway bed for our daughter and left her a lovely plush bear to take home. All in all, an excellent stay that we will always remember. FYI - make sure to go down to the new bar and try both the Mojito and Espresso Martini - they are THE BEST!

The El Palace is a fine hotel in an excellent location.

I stayed at the El Palace for four nights in late March 2011. Prior to choosing it, I read other reviews of the hotel, which were nearly all positive, and I must join in praising the El Palace Hotel.
I can"t imagine that the hotel was any more luxurious or comfortable when it was the Ritz prior to 1993. It has old world-style elegance and sophistication, in a location in the L"Exiample that cannot be exceeded for convenience to everything, and with courteous, friendly service that is without fault, from porters to waiters to front desk staff to concierge staff.
Several reviews had mentioned a rumbling noise from the subway that goes underground near the hotel. My room was on the fifth floor,overlooking the Gran Via, and I DID hear the subway one time for about 15 seconds while I was in the bathroom, but it never disturbed my stay in any way. In fact, I can find nothing about the hotel to criticize.
I will return to the El Palace when I return to Barcelona, and I would recommend it without hesitation.

Elegant hotel with friendly and helpful staff

We spent 6 nights in this hotel and enjoyed every minute. Our room was comfortable, spacious, well laid out, bright and had windows overlooking the Gran Via. Little touches like the walk in wardrobe and bathroom separated from the bedroom by a passage were really thoughtful. We were on the third floor and yes, we could hear the metro rumble, but we didn"t find it intrusive. The staff could not have been more helpful. If you are staying over a Sunday, the afternoon brunch is superb and well worth the price. The hotel is well located and most of the sights are within walking distance. We found the Metro really easy to use for getting to places like Park Guell

Very clean, good location,excellent rooms and staff.!

My only suggestion is to use coffee jars for filter coffee in each table with the essential milk at the breakfast rather than waiting the staff to refill your cup .

Wonderful hotel... feeling of the "Ritz" back in the days!

But with the updated comforts of home...maybe even better! A short walk from the Plaza Catalunya...we found the staff ready to cater to us in ever way. From the doorman to the concierge to housekeeping...top service! Turn down service with chocolates to booking our tours...wonderful service abounds. The room we were given was just magnificent...over looking the Gran Via Corts. The room more than lived up to expectations with all the amenities. Starting with the room lighting...fantastic. Sensors for lights on the hallway turns on automatically, the size of the room and elegant style but the best part was the bathroom. With forest rain shower effect that will pamper anyone. We have stayed in many luxury hotels and this hotel is in the lines of the St. George Palace Hotel in Athens and Luna Bagliolini in Venice or even the Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg. The noise from the tram is a minor nuisance and the room can use coffee makers...but that"s all we can think of that can make the stay greater. Coming from Belgium prior to Barcelona where we stayed at Royal Windsor Hotel by the Grand Place...this hotel wins by a mile. Warm staff, wonderful hotel, beautiful city...makes a perfect ending to a fantastic European vacation.

Great hotel, perfect location

We stayed here for 5 nights with our 16 year old daughter who was finishing up an exchange program

five star hotel , five star experience

We booked joint flight and hotel deal and the Palace more than lived up to fairly high expectations. It is...