Just steps from Passeig de Gràcia, El Palace Barcelona is the first 5-star hotel in Barcelona and a historic landmark where classic charm meets contemporary luxury. Opened in 1919 as The Ritz, it has shaped the social and cultural life of the city ever since. Acclaimed dining by Chef Rafa Zafra at Amar Barcelona, a Rooftop Garden above the skyline, elegant rooms and suites, and a Mayan-inspired spa come together in a hotel where heritage, gastronomy, and hospitality naturally shape every stay.
Welcome to El Palace Barcelona
Welcome to
El Palace Barcelona
The city's grand address, since 1919
Originally The Ritz. Where Barcelona’s life unfolds
Accommodation
Rooms & Suites
Among the most spacious in Barcelona, all 114 rooms and suites blend the hotel’s neoclassical character with modern comfort, from Classic Rooms and Junior Suites to the Three-bedroom Family Suite. The Art Suites and Palace Suites honor iconic figures connected to the hotel’s legacy, offering butler service and exclusive in-suite privileges.
Experiences
More at El Palace Barcelona
History & heritage
Heritage with a heartbeat
Opened in 1919 as The Ritz and conceived to position Barcelona among Europe’s leading capitals, El Palace Barcelona became the city’s first five-star hotel and one of its most significant cultural meeting points. Over a century later, art, culture, gastronomy, and social life still converge here — in the same spaces, with the same spirit.
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Exclusive Services
The art of concierge
El Palace Barcelona is home to the city’s largest team of Les Clefs d’Or concierges — the gold standard of concierge excellence. Built on longstanding relationships and a deep knowledge of the city, they don’t simply recommend. They open doors, anticipate needs, and connect guests to Barcelona in ways that no guidebook can.