El Palace Barcelona is known for its heritage as the former Ritz Barcelona, its spacious rooms and suites, Rooftop Garden, gastronomy, Mayan Luxury Spa, historic event spaces, and highly personalised service in the heart of the city.
El Palace Barcelona opened in 1919 as the Ritz Barcelona and was the city’s first five-star hotel.
El Palace Barcelona is located at Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, in the Eixample district of Barcelona, close to Passeig de Gràcia, the Gothic Quarter, luxury boutiques, restaurants, and cultural landmarks.
Yes. Accessible Junior Suites are available upon request, and the hotel offers support for guests with reduced mobility or sensory needs. Guests requiring special assistance are encouraged to contact the hotel before booking so the team can confirm availability and prepare the most suitable room.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of distinguished independent luxury hotels worldwide.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona has a rooftop pool inspired by Roman baths. Pool access is reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona welcomes dogs only, with one dog allowed per guest room. Dogs must weigh up to 10 kg, and a supplement of €75 per day applies.
Cats and other domestic animals are not allowed. Access to the hotel’s restaurants and bars with pets is limited. Guests travelling with a dog should contact guestrelations@hotelpalacebarcelona.com before arrival so the team can prepare the stay.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona offers spacious options for families, including the 2-Bedroom Family Room and the 3-Bedroom Family Suite. The team can recommend the most suitable option depending on the number and age of guests.
Yes. Butler service is available for Art Suites and El Palace Suites, offering personalised assistance with details such as arrival arrangements, unpacking, garment care, in-suite preparations, dining requests, and tailored experiences during the stay.
Yes. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona welcomes families with spacious rooms and suites, children’s amenities, and family-friendly configurations.
For children aged 12 and under, toys and amenities can be adapted to their age. Depending on the reservation, the hotel may prepare welcome treats, toys, books, or other children’s amenities in the room.
Children up to 2 years old can stay free of charge upon request for a cot.
El Palace Barcelona offers Amar Barcelona, The Grand Hall, the Rooftop Garden, Bluesman Cocktail Bar, and breakfast at El Jardín.
Breakfast is served daily at El Jardín.
Yes. The hotel can accommodate many dietary requirements with advance notice. Guests are encouraged to inform the team before arrival or when making a restaurant reservation.
Yes. Non-hotel guests are welcome to visit the Rooftop Garden. The rooftop pool, however, is reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
Yes. The Rooftop Garden offers panoramic views across Barcelona, including views of the Sagrada Família.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona is home to the Mayan Luxury Spa, offering Mayan-inspired rituals, massages, facials, body treatments, beauty services, and the signature Temazcal experience.
The Temazcal is a traditional pre-Hispanic steam ceremony inspired by ancient Mayan purification rituals. It uses volcanic stones, medicinal herbs, heat, and steam to encourage deep physical and mental relaxation.
The Mayan Luxury Spa is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Yes. The hotel has a private training room with treadmills, a stationary bike, and selected free weights.
Yes. Private personal training sessions are available on request and can be tailored to each guest’s goals, level, and preferences.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona hosts weddings, private dinners, banquets, rooftop celebrations, and receptions in its historic salons, event spaces and gardens.
Yes. The hotel offers elegant event rooms and adaptable spaces for board meetings, conferences, presentations, private business dinners, and corporate events.
Yes. For group stays or event-related accommodation, guests can contact groupsandevents@hotelpalacebarcelona.com so the team can recommend the most suitable rooms, suites, rates, and conditions.
Yes. Private transfers can be arranged between the hotel and Barcelona Airport, the port, or Barcelona Sants train station through the concierge team.
Yes. Private chauffeur services can be arranged on request through the hotel’s concierge team.
Yes. El Palace Barcelona offers valet parking for hotel guests.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
El Palace Barcelona accepts American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and cash.
Yes. All reservations require a credit card as a guarantee. The card is used to keep the room available for the full night of the arrival date.
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary depending on the room type and rate selected. Guests should review the specific conditions shown at the time of booking.
The minimum age for check-in is 18.