Opened in 1918 on the glamorous Passeig de Gràcia, the Majestic Hotel & Spa is a legendary slice of Barcelona history. Still run by the founding Soldevila-Casals family, this neoclassical landmark has spent over a century hosting creative icons like Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Ernest Hemingway.
During the Spanish Civil War, the building took on a vastly different role when it was requisitioned as the propaganda headquarters for the Catalan government. It became the gathering hub for foreign journalists covering the conflict, cementing its place in the city’s political history.
Renowned interior designer Antonio Obrador spearheaded a massive renovation that seamlessly blended its classic heritage with fresh, eclectic styling. Today, the property is widely celebrated as a “hotel of the arts,” showcasing an incredible private collection of over 1,000 notable paintings and sculptures.
Beyond the art, it features the city’s largest luxury suite—the massive 500-square-meter Majestic Royal Penthouse. If you visit, head up to the La Dolce Vitae rooftop terrace; it offers a plunge pool and spectacular views of Antoni Gaudí’s famous Sagrada Família.
Expert reviews
“About 100 years old, the Majestic peers with a certain gravitas down Paseo de Gracia, Barcelona’s major shopping avenue. From the rooftop terrace bar you can see how the city grew outward from its neatly gridded center.”
“With an unbeatable location on Barcelona’s most stylish boulevard, steps from Gaudí’s La Pedrera and a stone’s throw from the boulevard’s swankiest shops, this hotel is a near-perfect place to stay.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Barcelona.
“Located in the heart of Barcelona’s most luxurious shopping district, Passeig de Gràcia, Majestic Hotel & Spa boasts one the most desirable locations in the city. The impressive neoclassical façade together with the great service is the landmark of the hotel, which opened in 1918 and is still run by the same original family.”
“The Majestic has long been a place in which locals take pride (and will come to dine or drink). It’s grand in the old sense, but kitted out with every modern facility. It has worked hard of late to shake off fusty image it has had for decades, with a brighter dining experience and DJs mixing on the rooftop sun deck.”
What guests liked
- Perfect location
- Friendly staff
- Rooftop bar
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
4 May 2026
I would recommend to anyone visiting the city
The hotel was Spotless very clean and all staff were very professional polite and helpful
Nothing it’s one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in
2 May 2026
The best place to stay in Barcelona
Location , staff, the food, the room
1 May 2026
Nice location and supportive staff
Good location and nice and big rooms
The rooftop cafe is nice
A bit noisy specially morning (maybe temporary)
30 April 2026
Beautiful stay and experience. Thank you for the friendliest staff, especially the restaurant servers. Thank you
Great location , friendly staff, amazing rooftop with great views
28 April 2026
We want to go back!
Prepared to check us in early. Great recommendations, doormen very helpful. Beautiful room very well equipped.
21 April 2026
Perfect location amazing team best manager her name is Laura and the mattress is super comfortable
Best location best team best rooms everything is excellent
All was perfect
20 April 2026
Looking for a premium feeling in the heart of barcelona? This is the spot
Clean, convenient, great location, good breakfast, great atmosphere in the terrace bar
The name of the hotel includes “Spa” however the quality of massage or the facility was dissappointing. A person should not book this hotel if the primary reason is having a good spa experience. In my opinion, they should not include that phrase in their name. Other than that everything was perfect
12 April 2026
Every single staff employee was overly helpful, kind and went beyond
Everything
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15 March 2026
Iconic hotel in the heart of the city
Location is wonderful. Close to many museums and landmarks. Hotel is clean and staff were accommodating, pleasant and friendly. We had a gorgeous and very comfortable room with a balcony of the city. We would definitely stay there again!
14 March 2026
Service that truly defines the Majestic
From the moment of arrival the atmosphere of the hotel is set by the team. The service is attentive, kind and genuinely personal. Professional without distance, close without ever being overly familiar. It is the kind of hospitality that feels natural and sincere.
The Majestic has the character of a classic grand hotel and it is clear that the property is being progressively updated while preserving its identity. What really makes the place memorable, however, is the people. Because this is not a large chain with scripted interactions or strange incentive systems. What you find here is something much rarer today: a culture where attentiveness, kindness and genuine care are simply expected and practiced every day. And you can feel that it is real.
The reception in particular deserves special recognition. The welcome was exceptional. It was attentive, thoughtful and genuinely warm. Honestly the best reception experience I have had in a luxury hotel in more than a decade, and I have stayed in quite a few.
The spa is excellent and clearly part of the newer areas of the hotel, beautifully designed and very relaxing. The rooftop terrace is easily one of the best places in Barcelona to enjoy a drink, with excellent cocktails, beautiful views of the city and a wonderful atmosphere.
Breakfast is also outstanding and easily among the best in the city. The awards it has received are fully deserved.
But in the end what truly makes the Majestic special is the team. That kind of authentic hospitality is something you rarely find today and it elevates the whole experience.
The rooms, corridors and lifts are beginning to show their age and could benefit from a refresh (They are great but for the level of the property they are already calling for it). That said, the property is already in an update process which is awesome.
26 February 2026
Lovely hotel for a short break
Great location. Very friendly staff
23 February 2026
I will be back and I will be staying there
Location staff was amazing good breakfast
Nothing
21 February 2026
Many thanks to the hotel team members
Everything
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13 February 2026
I’m only staying in Majestic whenever I visit Barcelona
Amazing hotel. For all my fellow Arabs the hotel has Shataf in their toilets. Massive plus for my stay.
Absolutely nothing it was perfect
13 February 2026
Would stay again but the rooftop bar is overrated
Love the hotel, location , reception, rooms, bedding, housekeeping, etc.
The hotel itself was absolutely amazing but the roof bar service was extremely poor. We actually left because no one came to take our order.
21 January 2026
Apart from the bath everything met expectations
The breakfast was excellent and the service was excellent especially Dani he made our breakfast special would always repeat
The bath was broken took time to repair
17 January 2026
Thanks to the staff for solving issues and support
Location
Old rooms need refurbishing
15 January 2026
Majestic Hotel made our time in Barcelona a magnificent experience.
Majestic Hotel & SPA offers The Best breakfast , with the variety of the most delicious pastries, hot and cold items with the freshest ingredients. Also, if I wish I could give 10 star rating for Majestic Hotel guests service. From the entrance, concierge, front desk, breakfast, restaurant…. all go above and beyond to help the their guests. We already miss the staff , the beautiful Majestic Hotel in the city center and walking to the great shopping district.
We LOVED everything about this hotel, and highly recommended it.
13 January 2026
I like the location the staff the cleaning
Every thing
Nothing
12 January 2026
Everything was just right and delicious, like the sunlight. .
Many thanks to the entire G/R team, the booking team, and the driver, Miquel Ubeda Soler. They were very attentive throughout my stay. The roommaids also did a fantastic job. This was my second visit and I’m thinking of coming back again. The room, especially the jacuzzi on the terrace, was wonderful.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Public bath
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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5 May 2026
Great city stay