Hotels in Eixample

This luxury hotel right on Passeig de Gràcia plays host to its Banker'sBar every Wednesday, when it's decorated with old safes and the like, left over from the bank it used to be before it was the hotel it is now. There's also the Gin & Live cycle, where, apart from hearing some live music, you can also drink from their selection of G&Ts and other cocktails. Entrance is free; the drinks aren't. The Mandarin Oriental boasts an exclusive spa with a 12-metre pool, an oriental steam room, a relaxation zone on the roof terrace with an open-air pool and a long menu of beauty treatments not suitable for all pockets. But if you are among the lucky ones who can afford to go, be sure to take full advantage of this idyllic paradise.

Alma Barcelona is set in an attractive building just off Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia. It offers a spa, a stylish restaurant with a terrace, and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Alma Barcelona rooms feature smart, modern décor and leather armchairs. They are equipped with a flat-screen Loewe TV, Punkt phone, and the private bathrooms come with a bathrobe and slippers. The Alma’s spa features an indoor pool, a Hammam and a sauna. There is a gym, and massage is also available. Staff at the Alma’s 24-hour reception can provide information on Barcelona’s many attractions. On request, the hotel offers an airport shuttle service to Barcelona El Prat Airport, a 25-minute drive away. The hotel is just one block from Gaudí’s La Pedrera and a 5-minute walk from Casa Batlló. You can walk to Diagonal Metro Station in 5 minutes, while Plaza de Catalunya is just over 1 km away.

Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya, Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection, A Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel, offers elegantly decorated rooms, free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. Formerly the headquarters of the Association of Cotton House Manufacturers, the building features a beautiful vestibule, a conservatory, several lounges and a library. On the sixth floor you will find the pool, as well as a gym and a massage room. Air-conditioned rooms come with flat-screen TVs and a sofa. Their private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection, A Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel has a stylish bar, as well as its own restaurant. Guests can also enjoy some Spanish Tapas on the terrace. You will find a wide range of dining options and shops in the surrounding streets. Passeig de Gracia Metro Station is just 400 metres from the Hotel and trains to the airport stop there.

Located on the ground floor of The Corner Hotel, this restaurant brings a taste of New York to the center of Barcelona. Offering a brunch menu with simple, but quality options, The Corner Bar combines American and Spanish cuisines to create a meal you won’t forget. The brunch price will set you back €19 but it comes with an appetizer, main dish and dessert. For starters, we suggest the salmon with caramelized goat cheese followed by the veal burger with cheddar and scrambled egg served on brioche bread for your main course. And you can’t leave without trying the house cheesecake for dessert.

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona GL offers luxurious accommodation in a neoclassical building on Passeig de Gràcia. It features a spa, rooftop swimming pool and a terrace with amazing views of the city. The Majestic Hotel maintains its original façade and its stylish, modern rooms feature attractive, classic décor. Each has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The elegant Condal Restaurant serves à la carte dishes. There is also a piano bar, cocktail bar and the trendy Gourmet Bar, which is located by the pool. 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 the hotel. Plaza de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are just 10 minutes’ walk away.

A design hotel that’s popular with cosmopolitan, image-conscious party people. The Axel’s main clientele is the gay crowd but it’s also hetero-friendly. And not only is the hotel a great place to hang out - thanks to the rooftop pool, hot tub and chill-out area, a large spa, and Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant - many of Barcelona’s key sights are just a short walk away. This seductive hotel brings together style, design and a range of inviting services. Based in a 19th-century building typical to the local area, the Axel Group has created a four-star accommodation that while principally aimed at gay travellers is also completely hetero-friendly. A lot of effort has gone into creating a hotel that will provide guests with a memorable stay. Rooms are comfortable (eg, a choice of four different kinds of pillows is available) and elegant in calming neutral tones. King-size beds come as standard, as does erotic artwork. Some of the superior rooms offer views of the city or galleries with stained-glass windows, while the four suites on the upper floors have private terraces and extra technological features. An extensive spa is located on the lower ground floor, offering massages, fitness machines, a thermal circuit and personal trainers in a gorgeously designed space. At the top of the building you’ll find the Sky Bar, pool and open-air Jacuzzi; relax during the day by the water, and at night chill out with cocktails. For lunch and supper, head to the hotel’s restaurant Nikkei

Offering anonymous check-in 24 hours a day and free valet parking, H La Paloma is a love hotel located in the Raval neighbourhood, just 200 metres from Sant Antoni Market.The modern rooms at H La Paloma feature a king-size bed, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each room comes with a free private parking space.Room service is available 24 hours a day.H La Paloma is 150 metres from Sant Antoni Metro Station. MACBA Modern Art Museum is 600 metres away, and La Rambla is around 1 km away.

Within 50 metres of La Pedrera and Diagonal Metro Station, Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia features a terrace bar with panoramic views of Barcelona. This 4-star hotel also has an interior garden. Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia is set in a restored building with contemporary architecture. The smart bedrooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a bathroom with a rain-effect shower. Casa Batlló is just 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are 2 stops from Diagonal Station. The Gràcia district is within a 5-minute walk, and charming street cafés can be found along the tree-lined Rambla de Catalunya, 200 metres away.

Located just off Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia, Gallery Hotel offers a free sauna and gym, and a rooftop terrace with a pool and city views. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and free water on arrival. This elegant hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and a CD player. The modern bathrooms include amenities, a hairdryer and a bathrobe. The Gallery’s restaurant has an attractive garden terrace where you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, including a weekend gourmet menu. The hotel also has a bar and a café. Hotel Gallery is situated next to the gardens of Palau Robert, a gallery and tourist information centre. Gaudí’s La Pedrera is a 3-minute walk away, while nearby Diagonal Metro Station provides direct access to the Sagrada Familia. Regular airport trains stop 600 metres away at Passeig de Gracia Station.

Stylish, modern hostel found in a great city-centre location in Barcelona. It offers extras like an outdoor pool and terrace, bar with happy hour, and a range of eating options, as well as three different bedroom types for all budgets.  If you’re looking for a lively, well-located and affordable place to stay in Barcelona, TOC is definitely one for you. Found within a traditional city building, the hostel is a sleek, modern take on budget accommodation where you’ll feel as though you’re in a much pricier hotel. There are three room types: dormitories with bunk beds for six to eight people (some have built-in shower rooms and there are women-only dorms), and suites that sleep either two or four. With an approach to decor that focuses on white linens, light wooden furniture and no unnecessary extras, all the spaces are relaxing and comfortable. As well as the sleeping areas, the hostel has a bar that offers a daily happy hour, and a kitchen space where breakfast is served, you can order and eat a take-away, or use the facilities to prepare your own meal, the elements for which you can buy in the on-site market. If you’re interested in learning new culinary skills, take advantage of their cooking classes given by young local chefs. You can also pick up souvenirs in the TOC shop, take a reading break in the library, play billiards, cards and board games, and enjoy a film or sporting event on the cinema screen. And that’s all before you start exploring the city! Location: A great