Mandarin Oriental took over a former Banco Hispano Americano building on Passeig de Gràcia, the Eixample avenue that doubles as Barcelona's luxury spine. Carlos Ferrater handled the architecture, Patricia Urquiola the interiors. It runs 120 rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, and a spa. On the food side it's one of the strongest hotels in the city: Moments holds a Michelin star, and there's an all-day restaurant, Blanc, alongside it. The accolades back it up too. In Forbes Travel Guide's 2026 awards it became Barcelona's only Five-Star hotel, and it's the only property in the city carrying two Michelin Keys.

Moments, the in-house restaurant, holds a Michelin star and two Repsol Soles under chef Raül Balam, who cooks creative Catalan tasting menus with Carme Ruscalleda still on board as gastronomic adviser. Blanc handles all-day Mediterranean dining in a room designed by Patricia Urquiola. Beyond those two, Terrat is the rooftop bar for Mediterranean bites and cocktails with city views, and Banker's Bar and the Mimosa Garden add a cocktail lounge and a garden setting for something more relaxed.

Blanc

Moments

• 5-star Gran Luxe, the top Spanish hotel category
• Only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel in Barcelona (2026)
• Holds two Michelin Keys, the only two-Key hotel in the city
• In a former Banco Hispano Americano building; interiors by Patricia Urquiola
• Michelin-starred Moments in-house, plus all-day dining at Blanc
• Rooftop pool, spa, signature bar; Les Clefs d'Or concierge

Mandarin Oriental occupies a former bank building at Passeig de Gràcia 38-40, in the stretch of the Eixample known as the Golden Square, close to Gaudí's Casa Batlló. Carlos Ferrater handled the architecture and Patricia Urquiola the interiors, so the design pedigree runs from the building through to the rooms. The hotel's own site puts it roughly 20-30 minutes from El Prat airport by taxi, on Passeig de Gràcia's flagship shopping stretch.

Passeig Gracia 36-38-40, 08008, Barcelona

What makes Mandarin Oriental Barcelona stand out among the city's 5-star hotels?

It's the only hotel in Barcelona with both Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star status (2026) and two Michelin Keys. It occupies a former Banco Hispano Americano building on Passeig de Gràcia, with interiors by Patricia Urquiola.

Does Mandarin Oriental Barcelona have a Michelin-starred restaurant?

Yes. Moments, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, holds a Michelin star. There's also an all-day restaurant, Blanc, plus a rooftop pool, a spa, and a signature bar.

Where is Mandarin Oriental Barcelona located?

On Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district, central Barcelona's main luxury and shopping avenue. The hotel has 120 rooms and suites.

Who designed Mandarin Oriental Barcelona?

The building, a former Banco Hispano Americano, was reworked with architecture by Carlos Ferrater and interiors by Patricia Urquiola.