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
12 April 2026
Every single staff employee was overly helpful, kind and went beyond
Everything
N/a
9 April 2026
Very good
Great location, beautiful facilities and rooftop bar with the best view of the city Very comfy beds.
Our apartment was a bit tired with several broken items and furniture that was chipped. Black out blinds were broken in our bedroom which made the room very light early in the morning.
6 April 2026
Very good
Staff and location
Prompt service
4 April 2026
Very good
The location is great. Friendly stuff.
You have to paid to change the sheets. I am shocked. Honestly for that money, it should be more cleaner.
3 April 2026
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This is our sixth stay in the last six months and we don't want to look for another place. We've already tried different room categories and have our favorites. We love the service, the fact that they always help us with our suitcases at the entrance, the wonderful and varied breakfast (the best!!), and the live music you can enjoy in the lobby in the evenings. This is our favorite place in Barcelona; we feel safe and comfortable here. The location is fantastic and the service is top-notch!
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31 March 2026
Exceptional
Great rooftop and close to Gaudi buildings. Amanzing and wonderful staff, enabling early checkin. Thx, Jan
30 March 2026
Exceptional
Great location, excellent hotel ,
25 March 2026
Happy memories
Location is great ! Friendly staff, willing to go that extra mile to make guest feel comfortable and welcome. I enjoyed my stay there.
24 March 2026
Exceptional
Everything is good.
Just there are don't taking online payment
21 March 2026
Fabulous
The people were so helpful and very nice - location was amazing -
The price this time was very high - more than I paid previously - I think there was a conference there and they only had a few rooms left
18 March 2026
Great location
Location staff and facilities were all great
The rooms aren’t what you’d expect from a 5 star hotel. The carpets were a bit grubby and decor/furnishings felt outdated. Room was disappointing
16 March 2026
Wonderfully luxurious!
The location is perfect. The swimming pool and spa below are marvelous. The staff are always cordial and efficient, with special attention to details such as a welcome bottle of Prosecco and a lovely Valentine’s cake…. The bar is cozy with the possibility of a light dinner with drinks. The pianist in the evening was very talented, thus very enjoyable!
The Prosecco could have been of a better brand…
16 March 2026
Amazing
Has everything you need in the best location in Barcelona
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.
5 March 2026
Fabulous
The size of the room is large if you compared to the other hotel in the same price range.
28 February 2026
Fabulous
Overall is very good
Room make up is sometimes delayed sometimes forgotten… the only thing i dont like
27 February 2026
Spectacular
The hotel is perfect the staff are humble and nice .. they spread smiles..
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
N/A
17 February 2026
Delightful
The room is cozy and the bed is extremely comfortable! The staff are very hospitable.
Nothing
16 February 2026
Exceptional
Staff is amazing. Comfort at the top level
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.
22 January 2026
Amazing experience
Room size is very good and very friendly and welcoming staff
Nothing
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
Always perfect
We love location, facilities and staff there. Breakfast is served from fresh ingredients and prepared with love. As a chef myself I’d say it’s perfect
Nothing to complain
17 January 2026
Exceptional
What did you like about the property? Exceptional stay. The location is perfect, the staff are genuinely warm and professional, and everything feels elegant and well maintained. The room was very comfortable and spotless, and the overall atmosphere is calm and luxurious. Great facilities and a wonderful rooftop experience. What didn’t you like about the property? Nothing significant—everything was excellent. Write a short sentence to sum up your stay. A truly luxurious and memorable stay in the heart of Barcelona.
17 January 2026
Thanks to the staff for solving issues and support
Location
Old rooms need refurbishing
16 January 2026
Exceptional
The service is absolutely incredible and the location is perfect. The rooftop restaurant is outstanding, and the waiters are extremely friendly and welcoming. The room was cleaned twice a day, which really shows the high level of care and attention to detail Everything was excellent
There were some renovation works at the hotel entrance, but it didn’t affect the overall experience
15 January 2026
Perfect
Everything
Nothing
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
Fabulous
breakfast is excellent
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.
6 January 2026
Fabulous
Central location, helpful staff, variety at breakfast
5 January 2026
Very good
Service
View from my room
4 January 2026
Fabulous
Location & staff attitude
Nothing
2 January 2026
Charming hotel that is as central as you can get. Will be coming back!
Location and staff friendliness
The Smart TV when we tried connecting via chromecast glitches and was so very slow that we ended up using our laptop to watch the shows we wanted. Pity as I thought this wifi issue was fixed from previous reviews. We were out most days so it was not a big problem but for a 5 star hotel, this should be something that could be fixed easily nowadays.
31 December 2025
A wonderful stay with excellent service, a perfect location, and a very welcoming team.
Everything was excellent. The staff were extremely friendly, professional, and very supportive throughout our stay. The location was perfect — central, convenient, and close to everything, which made our trip very enjoyable.
Nothing — everything met and exceeded our expectations.
29 December 2025
Excellent apartment and location
The apartment we stayed at was very spacious, fully equipped, great location with an amazing view. We also loved the hotel spa
Nothing
29 December 2025
The best hotel in Barcelona.
This hot has a great location, the rooms are perfect, comfortable and spacious. The breakfast was delicious. The staff is very respectful and kind.
We liked everything.
25 December 2025
Almost 10
Bell gentlement Felipe was very solicit
The shower was subpar
23 December 2025
Loved our stay in Majestic hotel, thank you!
The location is a 12/10, the cleanliness and facilities is a 15/10 totally recommend it to anyone who wants a fancy stay
17 December 2025
The location great and the staff are very friendly and the room they clean it 3 times a day and the restaurant very nice
The location great and the staff are very friendly and the room they clean it 3 times a day and the restaurant very nice with different selection of food
Nothing
16 December 2025
Exceptional
Great hotel! Nice staff and luxury place
16 December 2025
I love the location and breakfast area
Cleanliness and perfect location
None
16 December 2025
I like everything there in the hotel the staff the restaurant the gym the location it’s nearby everything
I like everything there in the hotel the staff the restaurant the gym the location it’s nearby everything
Nothing
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 and 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
- - 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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19 April 2026
Very good