In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 70 guest reviews of Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Many complaints about rude or dismissive reception staff. Some rooms are small, with a tiny window or a view of a wall.
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Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL offers luxurious accommodation in a neoclassical building on Passeig de Gràcia. It features a spa and an outdoor unheated plunge-pool on the rooftop with amazing views of the city.
The Majestic Hotel Barcelona maintains its original façade and its stylish, modern rooms feature attractive, classic décor. Each has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The apartments are located at an independent building next to the hotel.
SOLC Restaurant, located on the first floor, is a tribute to catalan and traditional cuisine. There is also a piano bar, Bar del Majestic, with live music in the evenings. During the summer guests can enjoy Dolce Vitae Cocktail Bar, which is located by the pool and overlooks Barcelona
The spa features steam baths, a sauna and offers a range of treatments. There is also a fitness centre.
Gaudí’s Casa Batlló is just 100 metres from Majestic Barcelona. Plaza de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are just 10 minutes’ walk away.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
This hotel is ideal for guests seeking comprehensive wellness facilities in a prime Passeig de Gràcia location. Features include a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views and sophisticated neoclassical architectural details. On the negative side, the rooftop plunge pool is unheated, and street-facing rooms experience traffic noise.
Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 — the average across the 17 hotels we list in Barcelona is 8.9.
- Situated on Barcelona's grandest boulevard, the hotel places guests steps from Gaudí masterpieces, high-end fashion boutiques, and excellent dining options.
- The La Dolce Vitae rooftop terrace offers a refined setting for evening drinks, accompanied by unobstructed views of the Sagrada Família.
- The rooftop plunge pool is unheated, making it less comfortable for swimming during the cooler autumn and winter months.
- Given the central location on a major thoroughfare, lower-floor rooms facing the street may detect traffic noise. Light sleepers should request inner courtyard-facing rooms.
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Should you book it?
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- Gaudí fans who want La Pedrera a block away and Casa Batlló nearby
- Couples who want a penthouse terrace with views to the Sagrada Família
- Travellers who want summer cocktails beside the rooftop plunge pool
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Prices at Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €1,023 in total (€512 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €493 to €776.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 70 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +An outstanding breakfast with a good selection
- +A much-loved rooftop bar and restaurant
- +Good restaurants and in-room dining
- –Queues for breakfast at busy times
- –A limited bar food menu
”The restaurant in the hotel served very good food, and the breakfast was amazing.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, professional staff, with special praise for the concierges and porters
- +Thoughtful touches, such as attention for a birthday
- +Staff who speak excellent English
- –Many complaints about rude or dismissive reception staff
- –Long waits for rooms at check-in
- –Disputes over deposits and billing that drag on
”A luxury establishment with flawless service, and a special mention for the concierges and porters, who bend over backwards for guests.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A beautiful wellness spa
- +Spa and gym are well maintained
- –Pool opening hours are very limited
- –The pool area is small, with tables and chairs instead of sun loungers
”The wellness spa was amazing.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, elegant and beautifully decorated rooms
- +Very comfortable beds and linen
- +Great showers and a much-praised bathtub
- –Some rooms are small, with a tiny window or a view of a wall
- –The apartments in a separate building feel tired and lack hotel service
- –Some guests were given rooms far apart despite promises
”The rooms were spacious, elegant and beautifully decorated.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +A classic building that is impeccably maintained
- +Clean rooms
- –Some guests find the hotel old and below standard
- –The apartment building needs renovating
- –Housekeeping can be late or patchy
”This is a lovely classic hotel, impeccably maintained and in an excellent location.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A central location in the heart of Barcelona, in a beautiful area
- +Most sights, restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance
- +A rooftop terrace with stunning views
”Most attractions, restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- –Noise from rooftop machinery above some top-floor rooms through the night
- –Doors that let in noise from the corridor and other guests
”The room was old and very noisy from other guests, because the doors are not soundproofed.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some guests feel the luxury is worth the price
- –Expensive overall, with steep prices for coffee in the lobby
- –The apartments feel poor value compared with the hotel rooms
- –Extra charges for housekeeping in the apartments
”It's expensive, but worth every penny.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)?
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL is approximately 12.9 km from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL?
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 6,288 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 2,255 guest reviews.
How many stars does Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL have?
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL offer?
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL offers free Wifi, spa and wellness center, airport shuttle, outdoor swimming pool, bar and private Parking.
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