The Majestic sits at Passeig de Gràcia 68, in the heart of the Eixample, and its address does half of the work. The hotel's page on the booking site places Passeig de Gràcia one minute away on foot, Casa Batlló about two minutes and Casa Milà about five, with Rambla de Catalunya three minutes off and La Rambla around nine. The Passeig de Gràcia metro station is a five-minute walk. Inside, it is a large, polished hotel with 275 rooms, which means more facilities than a boutique property can offer. The booking page shows an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, available seasonally, a spa, a gym, a rooftop terrace with a restaurant and the SOLC fine-dining restaurant, along with air conditioning and free wifi. It is rated as a five-star property and carries a guest score of 9.2 from just over a thousand reviews. For visitors who want a lively base with a pool and a rooftop in a city where hotel pools are not guaranteed, it is one of the more complete options on the main boulevard.
Who it suits
Couples, first-time visitors and anyone who wants to walk to the Gaudí houses and the shops of Passeig de Gràcia, then return to a hotel with a place to swim or take a drink on the roof. The size also helps families and groups: with 275 rooms there is a wide mix of room types, and the hotel has the staffing and services of a large operation. It is less intimate than a small design hotel, so travellers wanting a quiet, personal feel may prefer one of the boutique options in this guide.
Making the most of it
The pool is seasonal, so check dates if a swim matters to your trip, and the rooftop terrace is at its best at sunset in the warm months. Book the spa ahead on busy weekends, and reserve a table at SOLC if you want a dinner out without leaving the building.
The booking page gives check-in from 3:00 in the afternoon and check-out at noon. The location means you can walk to Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and the Gothic Quarter, and take the metro or a taxi to the Sagrada Família and Park Güell. Avenue-facing rooms are livelier, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
Value
Rates for the grand hotels on Passeig de Gràcia are high and climb sharply in spring, early summer and during trade fairs such as the Mobile World Congress. Barcelona's tourist tax is added per person per night on top of the room rate. The case for staying here is a combination of location and facilities: few hotels this close to the Gaudí houses also offer a pool, a spa and a rooftop restaurant.
Compare it with the other Passeig de Gràcia hotels in this guide, and check what is included in your rate, particularly breakfast, before you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Majestic Spa
- ✓Rooftop terrace with restaurant
- ✓SOLC fine-dining restaurant
- ✓Gym
- ✓Walk to Casa Batlló in two minutes
- ✓275 rooms
- ✓Free wifi and air conditioning
Good questions
How close is the Majestic to Casa Batlló?+
About two minutes' walk, according to the hotel's listing, with Casa Milà about five minutes away and the Passeig de Gràcia metro station five minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, which is seasonal. There is also a spa and a rooftop terrace with a restaurant.
What are check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in starts at 3:00 in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, as listed. Confirm on your booking in case of changes.
