El Palace Barcelona: A Grand 1919 Landmark on the Gran Via

El Palace Barcelona has been the city's grande dame since 1919, when it opened as the Ritz, on the elegant Gran Via in the Eixample. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, its belle-époque salons, Roman-inspired spa baths and rooftop garden have hosted royalty and stars for over a century.

The dining is a highlight. Amar Barcelona is a high-end Mediterranean restaurant by chef Rafa Zafra, a former El Bulli talent, shaped by his passion for the sea; the Grand Hall serves international cuisine and afternoon tea at the social heart of the hotel; the Rooftop Garden frames views to the Sagrada Família amid tropical plants; and El Jardín handles breakfast.

For a grand, central Barcelona stay, El Palace is a benchmark.

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