InterContinental Barcelona by IHGvsMandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks significantly higher than Crowne Plaza Barcelona - Fira Center. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks #2 in Barcelona with approval from 21 publications like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
InterContinental Barcelona by IHG
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Tablet Michelin Guide
Avda Rius I Taulet, 1-3, 08004 Barcelona
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Located right next to the city's exhibition centre, this contemporary-classic hotel stands out for its superbly maintained facilities and the quality of the materials used."
Frommer's "Popular among business travelers for its plush conference facilities and easy access to the exhibition centers of Plaça Espanya, this well-equipped hotel is another reliable all-round choice." Full review
Fodor's "The massive and somewhat impersonal Fira Palace is one of Barcelona's leading business and convention havens."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Situated near the Magic Fountain in Barcelona's Monjuic neighborhood, the Fira Palace is a 276-room hotel chock-full of amenities." Full review
Star Service "Located on the west side of the city near Plaza d'Espanya, this long-time favorite is an underdog with a history of holding up high standards in the middle ranks." Full review
Independent "Contemporary design and effortless luxe make this five-star from global brand IHG a welcome refuge after pounding the sweltering streets, while its plum location is just 200 yards from Barcelona’s Magic Fountain"
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The Telegraph8.0
"Bringing serious luxury to gallery-filled Montjuïc, this fresh five-star provides a soothing haven bordering lively Poble Sec. Michelin-starred cuisine combines with..." Full review
Fodor's "At the foot of Montjuïc, just five minutes’ walk from the Magic Fountain, this hotel is also near the Fira de Barcelona convention center, which makes it a popular choice for trade show..." Full review
Tablet "The green hill that is Montjuïc, rising up over Barcelona, was famously chosen as the site of the 1929 World’s Fair; the cable-car journey to the top is worthwhile for the museums,..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The green hill that is Montjuïc, rising up over Barcelona, was famously chosen as the site of the 1929 World’s Fair; the cable-car journey to the top is worthwhile for the museums,..." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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Passeig de Gracia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona
From $335/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The latest designer addition to Barcelona’s most prestigious avenue... the suites particularly, with their stunning bathrooms and private terraces, are among the finest in Barcelona."
Michelin Guide Star
"This top class hotel occupies a former bank building that has undergone a complete transformation."
Frommer's "Both accommodations and dining facilities are first-rate, as you would expect from Mandarin Oriental, and the hotel also houses one of the finest and best-equipped spas in the city." Full review
Concierge "The pearly queen of Barcelona luxury hotels."
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Which room to book: Ask for an upper-floor, Passeig de Gràciafacing room with a view of anything by Gaudí.
Fodor's "With views of Gaudí's Casa Batlló, the Mandarin has quickly become a Barcelona mainstay at the hub of the city's elegant Eixample." Full review
Jetsetter "A mid-19th century bank reinvented as a luxury hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona pushes the envelope on style and design in the heart of Barcelona’s main street." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 98-room Mandarin Oriental is one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona, and certainly has one of the most recognizable hotel brand names in the city." Full review
Tablet19.0
"Some gleaming, towering modernist glass monolith just wouldn’t play in lovely, historic Barcelona. That’s why the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona makes its home where it does." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This ultra-luxurious hotel boasts rooms overlooking either the iconic Passeig de Gràcia or the gorgeous interior gardens. It has a spa, a roof terrace with splash pool and gourmet restaurant."
Time Out "If you are among the lucky ones who can afford to go, be sure to take full advantage of this idyllic paradise." Full review
