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Hotel Arts Barcelona
Barcelona · Spain
75.0EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$528 / night
- Beach
- City
- Family
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El Palace Barcelona
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
5,851 guest reviews analysed
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index
Independent luxury
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.5 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 5,851 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com, Trip.com and Priceline.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- couples
- food & wine
- business
About El Palace Barcelona
El Palace Barcelona is an EMPTYJET hotel located in Barcelona, Spain. The property features Amar Barcelona, a Mediterranean restaurant, and the Rooftop Garden bar, which offers outdoor dining with city views. Guests benefit from butler service and suite privileges that include private check-in and airport transfer. The hotel is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and has been recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and a La Liste score of 93.5/100 for 2026.
El Palace Barcelona was formerly known as the Ritz Hotel Barcelona. Its combination of attentive service, notable dining options, and prestigious affiliations make it a recognised address in the city.
Why it stands out
El Palace Barcelona is listed for its EMPTYJET status, prime location in Barcelona, and membership in Leading Hotels of the World. It is recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and a La Liste score of 93.5/100 for 2026, highlighting its quality and reputation. Key services include butler service and airport transfers.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Bar — our Rooftop Garden offers relaxed outdoor dining with sweeping city views
- Rooftop bar — evidence: Rooftop Garden takes centre stage
Rooms
- Butler service — evidence: butler service
Services
- Airport transfer — evidence: Suite Privileges Include: - Private check in airport transfer
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
41.3914, 2.1715 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial3 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields
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