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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona vs Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I

Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona ranks significantly better than Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona comes in at 94 with endorsements from 21 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.

Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
9 / 10
Passeig de Gracia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona
From $335 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide 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 Michelin Guide
Star
"This top class hotel occupies a former bank building that has undergone a complete transformation."
Frommer's 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 Concierge
"The pearly queen of Barcelona luxury hotels."
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Which room to book: Ask for an upper-floor, Passeig de Gràcia–facing room with a view of anything by Gaudí.
Fodor's 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
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Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
8 / 10
Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, 08028 Barcelona
From $132 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This five-star competes effectively with other legendary top-notch hostelries such as El Palace, Claris, and Hotel Arts." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This massive complex includes a vast private garden and a conference hall for up to 2,500 people. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style."
Star Service Star Service
"It is one of the largest and most well-rounded hotels in Barcelona, a virtual resort, but its overt commercial tendencies and isolated location scare away most tourists. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This skyscraper is an exciting commercial complex as well as a luxury hotel, with sleek, contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A seriously stylish resort, boasting gourmet dining, an impressive fitness center and an award-winning spa." Full review
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