With a refreshing rooftop pool and an exquisite two-star restaurant, the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, offers a luxurious base for a sophisticated city break. Surrounded by the magnificent Modernista façades of Passeig de Gràcia, the city's best boutiques and Gaudí's world-famous masterpieces are just a few steps away. From elegant suites with whirlpool tubs on the terrace to morning yoga classes and spectacular helicopter flights over Barcelona, the generous offerings leave nothing to be desired and undoubtedly make this luxury hotel one of the best in the city.
Between the rooftop pool overlooking the city, the expertly staffed fitness room, spa, and indoor pool in the basement, the first-class facilities leave nothing to be desired. Book a jogging and sightseeing tour of the city, join the Sunday morning yoga flow on the roof, or catch a spectacular helicopter flight to see the iconic Sagrada Familia from above. A Gaudí tour on foot is also a must: don't miss the interior of the famous cathedral and visit Park Güell with its famous sights such as the mosaic bench and the colorful salamander figure El Drac.
With a color palette of white, beige, and blue tones and modern, understated furnishings, the 120 rooms and suites create an elegant atmosphere in the midst of the colorful, bustling city. For a particularly upscale experience, consider the elegant suites, which feature spacious living areas and private butler service. At an impressive 860 square meters, the chic Penthouse Suite is the largest of all accommodations and occupies the entire top floor, but the Barcelona Suite offers the incomparable luxury of a private whirlpool on the terrace.
The two Michelin-starred Moments restaurant, run by Carme Ruscalleda—the first woman ever to earn a total of seven stars—and her son Raül Balam, serves the kind of Catalan-inspired tasting menu you will never forget. The Blanc restaurant entices with local, fresh produce and luxurious extras such as truffles and caviar, while the Peruvian restaurant Terrat on the roof terrace serves exquisite food and cocktails under the stars during the summer months.
Wellness, sightseeing, culinary delights, and family activities: the excellent Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona combines the best of all worlds into a harmonious symphony of elegance and extravagance. Its central location right on the famous Passeig de Gràcia opens up countless opportunities to explore the Catalan capital—luxurious boutiques, Gaudí's unique Casa Batlló, and the dreamy Gothic Quarter, which is well worth seeing, are all just a short walk away. The hotel's 120 chic rooms and suites provide the perfect contrast to the hustle and bustle of Barcelona's streets.
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