A stalwart of the Catalonia capital’s hospitality scene, the Majestic Hotel & Spa has held its place on Barcelona’s most privileged avenue since 1918, yet has a youthful vibe thanks to its vibey rooftop restaurant and summer DJs sessions.
Location
Located on Barcelona’s luxury shopping stretch, Passeig de Gràcia, the hotel is as close to Versace, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Prada as it is to Gaudí’s masterpieces: Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Meanwhile, the Sagrada Familia and the medieval old town are a metro ride or short taxi ride away. While the area lends itself to sightseeing, it’s equally fun spending a day meandering around the Gràcia area, discovering vibey bars, seafood restaurants, or, if the wind blows you in that direction, a new designer handbag. Visitors flock here for the affluence and ease – but stay for the Modernista architecture and Michelin star restaurants.
The vibe
The Majestic has been open for over one hundred years and still strives for the traditional excellence you’d expect when you think of a five-star hotel. Yet, it’s done well to shake off its somewhat fusty reputation and also caters to a younger, cooler, crowd with sunset DJ sessions every night of the summer at the rooftop La Dolce Vitae restaurant and bar. Of course, the decor is still decadent: its neo-classical columns and endless marble wouldn’t look out of place in Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. But the spa and rooftop, with distressed wood, bright red umbrellas and minimalist furniture, add a modern twist to the inarguably luxurious decor.
With 272 bedrooms, suites and penthouses housed within the hotel, Majestic couldn’t be further from boutique accommodation. This is a serious operation to run – and you can feel that energy coursing through the lobby all the way up to the rooftop.
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Service
The Majestic has been widely reviewed as having good service, but it can get overrun during peak times such as summer and when popular music festivals, such as Primavera, are in town.
Bed and Bath
The rooms at the Majestic make you feel like a member of the Barcelona bourgeoisie. There are plush soft furnishings, fluffy robes and slippers,…
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