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El Palace Barcelona: A Grand 1919 Landmark on the Gran Via
2025-2026 · 3 min read
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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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