Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona

"The Majestic is over a century old, and, while the seniority shows a little in the fancy staircases and posh doormen, the hotel still manages to feel distinctly modern not tacky or tired. The 430-square-foot Junior Suite Passeig de Gràcia is spacious and offers killer views of the iconic boulevard below. The color scheme is understated (muted creams and beiges) and the ceilings are very high. The Majestic itself may be more than a century old, but the room is stocked with all the requisite contemporary luxuries, from a Nespresso machine to complimentary Wi-Fi. It’s the kind of room that’s so gorgeous and comfy, you may want to cancel your dinner plans and ordering room service. The international guests, with their matching luggage sets and four-figure shoes, come to this grande dame on the Passeig de Gràcia for the spacious suites, tricked-out marble bathrooms, old-school staff in top hats, and luxurious spa." - Gemma Askham, Isabelle Kliger

"Set on Passeig de Gràcia, this grand hotel features traditional and elegant design with constant renovations. It offers comfortable rooms with marble bathrooms, the largest suite in the city with a private terrace and hot tub, and celebrated restaurants like Restaurant SOLC and La Dolce Vitae on a rooftop with a resident DJ." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"A grand hotel from the 1920s, the Majestic Hotel & Spa was once frequented by the likes of Picasso, Miro, and Hemingway. Throughout the property, an impressive 1,000-piece art collection features works by artists such as Antoni Tàpies and Anish Kapoor. The hotel’s “Made In Barcelona” program arranges private visits for guests with Barcelona creatives like Lupo, a century-old leather atelier, and Ornamante, a whimsical designer duo creating handmade objects for the home described as “friendly humanoid bipeds.”" - Yulia Denisyuk

"How did it strike you on arrival?The Majestic is over 100 years old, and, while the seniority shows a little in the fancy staircases and posh doormen, the hotel still manages to feel distinctly modern and in no way tacky. What’s the crowd like?A veritable sea of matching luggage and good shoes. This grande dame attracts a wide variety of nationalities, but what they have in common is that they are all decidedly well heeled. Tell us about your room.The 430-square-foot Junior Suite Passeig de Gràcia is spacious and offers killer views of the iconic boulevard below. The color scheme is understated (muted creams and beiges) and the ceilings are very high. The Majestic itself may be more than a century old, but the room is stocked with all the requisite contemporary luxuries, from a Nespresso machine to complimentary Wi-Fi. The Majestic Royal Penthouse is the largest suite in the city and includes access to exclusive services like a driver, luxury car and private butler, as well as a sprawling private rooftop terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi. How are the beds?As expected, the beds, sheets, and pillows are of the highest quality. You’re sure to sleep like a (very overprivileged) baby on the top-notch mattress. How's the bathroom?The all-marble bathroom is spacious, and comes with both a tub and shower. The bathroom products are by the prestigious French Atelier Cologne, which has also developed the hotel’s bespoke scent, Musc Impérial. Anything stand out about other services and features?The superior spa offers a long list of treatments well worth pampering yourself with. As for the roof terrace, you’d be hard-pressed to find one with better views of Barcelona or one that attracts a more fashionable crowd. On summer weekends, you’ll discover that the crowd on the roof is younger and hipper than elsewhere in the hotel, as the Majestic mixes things up with top DJs spinning under the stars. Last but certainly not least, slow-food focused SOLC restaurant serves up some of the freshest local, seasonal produce money can buy—much of which comes from its own kitchen-garden in the Maresme region north of Barcelona. The midweek three-course prix-fixe lunch, is a steal at only $30. Bottom line: worth it, and why?We can start by assuming that nobody looking for budget accommodation books the Majestic. With that in mind, the hotel is more than worth it, considering everything you get." - Isabelle Kliger

"Six years ago, Atelier Cologne founder Sylvie Ganter was presented with a challenge by her husband and business partner Christophe Cervasel: to create a signature scent for Majestic, a five-star hotel located in the heart of Barcelona, in celebration of its 100-year anniversary."