Barcelona's Historic 1919 Grande Dame
Commanding a prestigious address on Gran Via just two blocks from Passeig de Gràcia, El Palace Barcelona is the city's legendary grande dame. Conceived by master hotelier César Ritz and inaugurated in 1919 as the former Ritz of Barcelona, this 5-star neoclassical landmark has welcomed royalty, heads of state, and creative geniuses for more than a century—from Salvador Dalí (who maintained a suite here for months) to Josephine Baker and The Rolling Stones.
The hotel's 114 rooms and suites are neoclassical masterpieces of understated luxury, decorated with silk damasks, handcrafted European furnishings, original fireplaces, and Carrara marble bathrooms. The crown jewels of the collection are the themed Art Suites, designed in tribute to iconic former residents such as Ronnie Wood and Salvador Dalí, featuring museum-grade memorabilia and grand pianos.
Culinary artistry flourishes across the hotel, led by Amar Barcelona, where acclaimed Chef Rafa Zafra (El Bulli alumnus and collaborator with Ferran Adrià) presents an opulent ode to Mediterranean seafood. On the seventh floor, the sprawling 1,500-square-meter Rooftop Garden offers an open-air swimming pool, pergola dining, and 360-degree vistas taking in Gaudí's Sagrada Família. Guests indulge in traditional Mayan healing rituals at the Mayan Luxury Spa and enjoy personalized guidance from Barcelona's premier Les Clefs d'Or concierge team.
Historic 1919 Former Ritz
Founded by César Ritz over a century ago as Barcelona's original premier grand palace hotel.
1,500 sqm Rooftop Garden
Sprawling garden terrace with pool, pergola dining, and uninterrupted views of the Sagrada Família.
Amar by Rafa Zafra
High-end seafood temple by El Bulli alumnus Rafa Zafra in an opulent sapphire and gold dining salon.
Les Clefs d'Or Concierge
Home to the highest concentration of Golden Key concierges in Barcelona for unrivaled access.
Featured Palatial Rooms & Art Suites
Classic Room
Refined 365 sq ft sanctuary adorned in neoclassical decor, rich damasks, handcrafted wood furnishings, king bed, and Roman-style marble bathroom with deep soaking tub.
Junior Suite
Generous 485 sq ft suite with open-plan drawing area, decorative fireplace, crystal chandeliers, king bedding, and lavish marble bath with separate rain shower.
Deluxe Suite
Opulent 700 sq ft suite featuring grand separate living salon, dining table, master bedroom with king bed, dressing area, and luxurious Roman marble bathroom.
Art Suite by Ronnie Wood
Iconic 1,600 sq ft signature suite curated by The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood during his frequent residencies, featuring original paintings, personal memorabilia, custom bar, and baby grand piano.
Gastronomy & Social Life
Amar Barcelona
High-end Mediterranean seafood temple led by Chef Rafa Zafra (El Bulli alumnus and Ferran Adrià collaborator), serving oysters, caviar, and fresh Catalan catch in a gilded sapphire salon.
The Grand Hall
Regal lobby lounge beneath soaring ceilings and crystal chandeliers, serving afternoon tea, light Mediterranean fare, and evening cocktails accompanied by live piano music.
Rooftop Garden
Lush 1,500 m² seventh-floor garden terrace offering panoramic vistas from Montjuïc to the Sagrada Família, wood-fired seasonal dishes, craft cocktails, and pool loungers.
Grand Hotel Photo Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
Guests booking through Vincent Vacations enjoy complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two in the restaurant, a $100 USD food & beverage credit per stay, a €50 EUR spa service credit per stay, VIP welcome gift note, priority room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), early check-in and late checkout (subject to availability), and one-way airport transfers on qualifying 2+ night suite bookings.
Founded in 1919 by legendary hotelier César Ritz as the original Hotel Ritz Barcelona, El Palace is the oldest luxury grand hotel in Barcelona. It has hosted kings, presidents, and legendary artists including Salvador Dalí (who lived in the hotel for months), Josephine Baker, Sofia Loren, Woody Allen, and The Rolling Stones.
The hotel is located at Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668 in Barcelona's upscale Eixample district, just two blocks from Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Batlló, and Plaça de Catalunya, placing guests within easy walking distance of the city's finest boutiques and Modernist landmarks.
Spanning 1,500 square meters on the hotel's seventh floor, the Rooftop Garden is one of Barcelona's largest and most lush rooftop retreats. Inspired by the 1920s garden designed by Francesc Cambó, it features over fifty plant species, a swimming pool, private pergola dining, and unhindered 360-degree panoramas of the Sagrada Família and Mediterranean Sea.
The hotel features the Mayan Luxury Spa, inspired by ancient pre-Hispanic Mayan traditions. Facilities include a traditional Temazcal sauna dome, chromotherapy showers, relaxation loungers, and holistic body treatments using luxury French cosmetic lines.