Hotel
Hotel Arts Barcelona
A Ritz-Carlton tower hotel on the Port Olímpic seafront, with two outdoor pools, a fourth-floor spa and the two-Michelin-star Enoteca Paco Pérez.
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
A luxury hotel on Passeig de Gràcia with a rooftop terrace and pool, a spa and restaurants overseen by chef Carme Ruscalleda.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Eixample, Barcelona, Spain
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- mandarinoriental.com
Good to know
- Rooftop pool
- Spa
- Michelin-starred chef Carme Ruscalleda
Why we recommend it
Set in a former bank building on Passeig de Gràcia, Mandarin Oriental puts guests a few doors from Casa Batlló and the avenue's designer boutiques. The interiors are calm and contemporary, a contrast to the Modernista exuberance outside.
The food is a major draw: Moments serves Catalan gastronomy led by Carme Ruscalleda, whose restaurants have earned seven Michelin stars between them, while Blanc offers all-day dining and Terrat, on the roof, serves Mediterranean dishes and cocktails beside the pool. There is also a spa with treatments and a fitness area. It suits travellers who want central luxury with walking access to the Eixample's main sights.
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona FAQs
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, there is a rooftop pool alongside the Terrat terrace.
Who leads the restaurants?
Chef Carme Ruscalleda leads Moments and designed the menu at Blanc.