Posted on Apr 29, 2026
herring_chuMust-Stay: Mandarin Oriental Barcelona 🏦 – The Real-Life Spanish 'Money Heist' Bank!
🏨 Located on Barcelona's famous Passeig de Gràcia, this hotel is right next to Gaudí's stunning Casa Batlló with its magnificent facade. Housed in an elegant mid-20th-century building, it was re-imagined by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, boasting a thoroughly modern interior that still retains the distinctive Mandarin Oriental charm.
.🏦 Formerly a bank, it incorporates many elements from its past. For instance, a wall in the Banker's Bar was once part of the bank, serving as a safe deposit box area. Even more unique, their menus are presented in metal boxes like banknotes, giving it a real 'Money Heist' vibe, Barcelona style!
It also doubles as a lounge for early arrivals, where you can even enjoy breakfast if it's already open.
Because it was once a bank, all rooms offer a sense of security, privacy, and tranquility. Even facing the street, it becomes incredibly quiet after dark.
The restaurant, lounge, and bar are all contemporary spaces, reflecting the city's artistic spirit and attitude.
An absolutely superb check-in experience and service quality.
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Price per night from€ 1,456
Posted on Jan 2, 2025
Enrique Rodriguez Flores
O hotel foi uma grata surpresa durante os 6 dias que ficamos em Tarragona. Excelente localização, limpeza impecável, instalações confortáveis e amplias. Quarto silencioso e banheiro perfeito. Sem lugar a dúvidas e a melhor escolha para uma estadia na bela e aconchegante Tarragona. Recomendo de olhos fechados.
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Price per night from€ 59
Posted on Jun 7, 2026
Guest UserThis hotel completely blew other old European hotels out of the water – it was by far the best in terms of breakfast and room amenities for the price we paid during our whole Europe trip. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly too. You can conveniently pay the deposit and city tax in cash, which is great for avoiding any credit card fraud concerns. The rooms felt very secure, as you need to use your room card to access the elevator. Overall, I had a fantastic impression of this hotel!
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Price per night from€ 199
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
Guest User
This hotel feels a bit stingy. Communication with the front desk was difficult; I suspect it's Italian-run. It offers very poor value for money. The breakfast is expensive with very few options. The location is quite remote, and public transportation is scarce. For those driving, the parking fees are excessively high.
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Price per night from€ 92
Posted on Aug 13, 2025
Guest User
Great location, downside is limited rooftop beds so arrive early if you plan to take advantage of the sun! The hotel porter was really helpful and advised that a local taxi would be quicker and cheaper than an UBER however it ended up being double the price, so I would recommend double checking before departure.
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Price per night from€ 235
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
Alexander_ChernikovThe hotel is wonderful! The food is varied and incredibly tasty. The staff are beyond excellent, always going the extra mile to help with any requests. The location is absolutely superb; everything you need for a perfect vacation is within walking distance. But the best part is the price – it's rare to find such low rates for this level of quality.
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Price per night from€ 68
Posted on Mar 3, 2024
Guest UserReception staff is awesome friendly and helpful. Walls in the room had stains; how much effort would be required to do the paint touching? Negligible.
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Price per night from€ 119
Posted on Sep 20, 2023
WalshPat
Room serviced every day by really friendly staff.
Breakfast was great and again wonderful staff!!
Receptionist was so helpful with transportation to Barcelona after our stay.
Location was excellent. Would have no hesitation in recommending.
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Price per night from€ 77
Posted on Aug 10, 2020
MerchanThis is the second time we have been here. As always, we have served 10 people. Despite the Covid19 problem, the accommodation was super enjoyable, with perfect facilities, cleaning service for 10 people and the accommodation was great. There are no two without three, so we will have the opportunity to return as soon as possible.
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Price per night from€ 83
Posted on Nov 15, 2024
Miika
Super nice, clean hotel. On breakfast plenty of choises. Highly recommend, good location!
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Price per night from€ 58