"Must-Stay: Mandarin Oriental Barcelona 🏦 – The Real-Life Spanish 'Money Heist' Bank!
🏨 Located on Barcelona's famous Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel is right next to Gaudí's stunning Casa Batlló with its magnificent facade. Housed in an elegant mid-20th-century building, it was re-imagined by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, boasting a thoroughly modern interior that still retains the distinctive Mandarin Oriental charm.
.🏦 Formerly a bank, it incorporates many elements from its past. For instance, a wall in the Banker's Bar was once part of the bank, serving as a safe deposit box area. Even more unique, their menus are presented in metal boxes like banknotes, giving it a real 'Money Heist' vibe, Barcelona style!
It also doubles as a lounge for early arrivals, where you can even enjoy breakfast if it's already open.
Because it was once a bank, all rooms offer a sense of security, privacy, and tranquility. Even facing the street, it becomes incredibly quiet after dark.
The restaurant, lounge, and bar are all contemporary spaces, reflecting the city's artistic spirit and attitude.
An absolutely superb check-in experience and service quality."
"I had a beautiful stay. I had been staying and loving the SLS Hotel in Miami and therefore wanted to try this new one in Barcelona. It looks very luxurious and the room I had was very spacious and just beautiful and well thought over all. The only thing that wasn’t super ideal for someone who loves walking a lot is the location. It was great, next to the beach and also really great amenities however getting to the city one would always have to take an Uber since it’s quite far away from it. At some point I started riding the bicycle and that was great as well but it just needs to be considered. Also you should not sleep with the doors to the balcony opened. They do warn about it at the hotel and for a reason. There are truly a lot of mosquitoes and just after one night leaving the door opened I was completely covered with mosquito bites. Also if possible ask for rooms farther away from the pool as that is where most of the mosquitoes will be. I got moved to a new room so the service is amazing."
"The Nobu Hotel is excellent! The rooms are spacious, and the sofa is beautiful and stylish, showing great design. The bathroom has double sinks and a well-planned layout. The distant views are also very nice. There's a subway station within a 5-minute walk, making transportation very convenient. A large supermarket is right next door, less than 2 minutes away, so you can easily get bread, milk, and fruit for breakfast. The area feels safe, making it a great choice for travelers!"
"I had a wonderful stay at Sofitel Barcelona Skipper. The hotel is elegant and well-located, just a short walk from the beach and many city attractions. What truly made the experience special was the warm and welcoming attitude of the front desk staff. Everyone was friendly and professional, always greeting us with a smile and making us feel at home. A special thanks to Tiago, who stood out for his kindness and positive energy. He was consistently helpful and courteous, and his genuine hospitality made a lasting impression. Highly recommend this hotel—not just for its facilities, but especially for the outstanding service from the lobby team."
"Excellent boutique hotel and highly recommended! We stayed here for 6 days and throughout our stay, the service and attentiveness of the staff were consistently good. Everyone was always so friendly, helpful and thoughtful. Their guest experience department also provides fantastic advice and recommendations for day trips. Rooms are always cleaned really well. Location is great in a nice and quiet area. Supermarkets just 2 stores down. Would definitely recommend!"
"One of the best hotels I have stayed at. 😍 The reception was always friendly, amenities amazing, so so easy to walk to so many destinations in Barca. Bus stop right outside, about a minute walk. Train station 2 minute walk away. Very central!!! Loved every minute of this experience."
"The hotel is newly opened, so all the facilities are brand new. The room was impeccably clean and tidy, making me feel very comfortable about the hygiene.
The breakfast was quite good overall, with a wide variety of options and decent flavors – definitely enough to fill you up and start your day right. The hotel also has a rooftop pool, which is a nice touch, though it's a bit small for serious swimming. However, it's perfect for relaxing by the edge, enjoying the breeze, taking in the city views, and getting some good photos.
My only minor complaint is that the windows in the room don't open, so ventilation relies solely on the air conditioning. Staying in the room for extended periods felt a little stuffy.
The location is convenient for getting around, and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, it was a decent stay. For a short trip to Barcelona, it offers reasonable value for money. However, if opening windows or a large pool for swimming are high priorities for you, you might want to consider other options."