Which are the best Marriott Bonvoy luxury hotels in Barcelona? The best hotels include Le Meridien Barcelona, Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, W Barcelona, AC Hotel Diagonal L´Illa, AC Hotel Irla, Cotton House Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal, Renaissance Barcelona Barcelona, The Barcelona EDITION.
Many of the best hotels in Barcelona are part of the Marriott hotel brand, although the very best is the Mandarin Oriental. There is a Ritz-Carlton but no Park Hyatt hotel in Barcelona, although there is a Hotel SOFIA Barcelona in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. There is also no Four Seasons in Barcelona. If you are searching for a hotel with an executive lounge, we have outlined the best hotels in Barcelona with a club lounge.
1. Le Meridien Barcelona
The best luxury Marriott umbrella hotel in Barcelona for value is Le Meridien Barcelona, is located just a short walk from Ciutadella Park, the Gothic Quarter, Plaça de Catalunya, and La Boqueria Market, and is perfectly positioned for exploring Barcelona. A 30-minute stroll will take you to the iconic Basílica de la Sagrada Família, while the Aquàrium Barcelona is only 20 minutes away.
Le Méridien is tucked away on a relatively quiet street just off La Rambla, providing easy access to the beach, which is a 20-minute walk or a quick tram ride to the Olympic Village. Here, you’ll find Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz-Carlton property, and W-Barcelona, a chic spot known for its stylish bar, perfect for evening outings.
The hotel boasts 191 elegantly appointed rooms and 40 stylish suites, all designed with comfort and convenience in mind, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant energy of the city. The interior design seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with traditional elements, using natural materials to create a warm, contemporary atmosphere.
A standout feature is the variety of suites, ranging from spacious Family Suites that accommodate up to four people, to Grand Terrace Suites with expansive outdoor areas, and Corner Suites offering breathtaking views of Barcelona’s most famous street. With six different suite categories to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect accommodation for your stay at Le Méridien Barcelona.
For a unique culinary experience, CentOnze restaurant offers fresh local flavors with a modern twist. Its bright, street-level location overlooking La Rambla provides a dynamic setting to enjoy an array of flavors, textures, and a lively atmosphere.
Lastly, the Explore Spa Studio invites guests to relax and rejuvenate in a serene environment featuring an indoor lounge and an outdoor solarium with panoramic city views. The spa offers a variety of treatments designed to inspire creativity and promote deep relaxation, ensuring a restorative experience.
Review: Le Méridien Barcelona
Le Méridien Barcelona is one of the best Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Barcelona. It has a brilliant location, a stylish setting, and a super rooftop spa, and is reasonably priced for a luxury hotel in the heart of Barcelona. Le Méridien Barcelona has an excellent city center location on Las Ramblas, one of Barcelona's most iconic boulevards, close to all the main local attractions and shopping areas.
2. Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel is one of the few luxury hotels in Barcelona which is right on the beach, yet within 20 minutes from Las Ramblas and the historic city centre.
The nearest metro station is 10 minutes walk away, and from there, you can connect to a tram that takes you nearer to the hotel if you don’t fancy the walk. The hotel is actually located in the city’s Olympic Village area (and is home to a Frank Gehry sculpture). The attraction of this hotel is, of course, the beach plus the two excellent pools.
Renowned the world over for its impeccable service and lavish accommodations, the stunning 44 storey Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, offers panoramic sea or city views from each of its 483 guestrooms, suites, and 28 duplex penthouses. The latter is located on the top floors of the hotel and offers butler service and the use of a MINI Cooper.
The rooms are great here, with particularly lovely bathrooms with Asprey toiletries (top suites have Bulgari), a bath, and a very large shower. Interestingly, some of the rooms are looking up the beach at the W-hotel, which is in a similar location to the Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Both are good choices in Barcelona, although only one has a club lounge.
A recently opened spa, 43 The Spa, has a stunning location on the 43rd floor of the hotel. With panoramic views and natural light, the spa offers eight treatment rooms. With separate ladies’ and men’s wet areas, including Sauna, steam bath, ice-fountains, and vitality pools, the Spa offers a wide range of body and facial treatments with natural Sodashi products. The outdoor rooftop pool is sunning with stylish decking and comfy loungers and is pictured above. There is also a family pool and whirlpool set in terrace gardens together with the Fitness Centre.
Let us not forget the stunning collection of Spanish art; and five restaurants, including the acclaimed two-Michelin-star Enoteca (with a wine cellar topping 700 labels).
The Ritz-Carlton does have a reputation for running excellent club lounges. You need to book a room with executive club lounge access to get executive floor privileges on the 33rd floor with a triple-height ceiling and great views across the marina and coastline. The club provides complimentary breakfast, tea service, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts.
The disadvantage of this hotel, much like the W-Barcelona, is the location, on the edge of the city center and not within the history and action or the city or the crowds near La Ramblas. The advantage is the club lounge, the pools, spa, and gym, etc., plus the beach, the two Michelin-starred restaurants, and the classy bar.
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Other Marriott Bonvoy and Starwood hotels in Barcelona include Le Meridien, a good choice in central Barcelona if you are looking for a cheaper Starwood or a Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Barcelona.
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3. W Barcelona
Spain and beach life are synonymous for many. Yet, there’s more to this nation’s sand-adjacent culinary scene than tapas and paella. In Barcelona, for example, treat yourself to hearty Catalan chow like Suquet de peix (fish stew).
W Barcelona is a Rewards Category 8 Marriott Bonvoy beach hotel designed by world-renowned architect Ricardo Bofill. W Barcelona offers a combination of luxury and comfort in each of its 473 fabulous guestrooms and suites.
This 5-star hotel is located on the beachfront along the famous Barceloneta Boardwalk. Each guestroom and suite provides panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Barcelona.
Get glamorous on their 26th-floor hotspot at the ECLIPSE rooftop bar, or make your way down to the Living Room to find their new restaurant FIRE & the W LOUNGE for a cocktail (or two). Take a dip at the WET pool surrounded by sun terraces and cabanas and enjoy the only beachfront access at any hotel in the city.
4. The Barcelona EDITION
The Barcelona EDITION is located in Barcelona’s city center and is a boutique hotel.
The Ian Schrager 100 elegant, spacious guest rooms and suites with classy bedding, marble bathrooms with walk-in rainforest showers, fully-stocked mini-bars, and free Wi-Fi. Views are across the Barcelona skyline, and guests in penthouse suites have their private terraces.
The flavors of Spain come alive in the restaurants and bars of the hotel, which include a dazzling rooftop bar, bespoke cocktail bar, an enticing supper club, and the signature restaurant.
have a swim in the outdoor pool or workout at the gym. Nearby you will find the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, Gaudí buildings, and Barcelona Cathedral. The Barcelona EDITION is a Marriott Bonvoy Category 7 property costing 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
5. Cotton House Hotel Autograph Collection
The Cotton House Hotel Autograph Collection is a Marriott Bonvoy Category 7 property costing 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night and is located in the former headquarters of the Association of Cotton House Manufacturers.
This boutique hotel has 83 elegant and comfortable rooms, of which five are spacious suites. The emblematic building entrance is a beautiful vestibule covered in mirrors, followed by a hall that gives access to two stairways: one, a grand marble staircase, and the other, a spiral staircase built in the ’50s that received much acclamation among experts in architecture.
The building’s old noble areas contain an elegant library, several great rooms and lounges where the bar and restaurant are located, a luminous glass conservatory, and a 300 m² terrace with lush vegetation. There is a serene exterior pool, a small gym, and a massage room on the sixth floor.
6. Renaissance Barcelona Hotel Barcelona
Renaissance Barcelona Hotel Barcelona is a Rewards Category 6 luxury hotel in Barcelona offering contemporary design and boutique furnishings infused with the eclectic character.
Located in the heart of downtown, exclusive shopping, exceptional restaurants, exciting nightspots, and the Paseo de Gracia are close by. There’s a well-equipped gym within the hotel, rejuvenate at Mayan Luxury Spa or visit the stunning rooftop with Barcelona views, cocktails, and light bites.
7. AC Hotel Irla
AC Hotel Irla is located in one of the most affluent commercial and residential areas in Barcelona. It has excellent transport links including quick access to the Sants train station, Avenida Diagonal, and Paseo de Gracia.
This is not the most luxurious Marriott in Barcelona, but it features a fitness center, the AC Lounge where you can enjoy a varied gastronomic offer, and 36 modern rooms. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel so that guests can connect to the internet whenever they want
8. Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal
Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal is within walking distance of museums, shops, restaurants, beaches and major attractions. Barcelona Sants Station is just 6 kilometers away, and Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is 22 kilometers away.
Their 24-hour fitness center’s state-of-the-art equipment will help you stay fit while you’re traveling. Stop by the restaurant and try some tasty local meals throughout the day. Rooms have plush signature Four Points bed, a flat-screen TV, a large work desk, High-Speed Wi-Fi, and bottled water daily.
9. AC Hotel Sants
AC Hotel Sants is a cheaper Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 hotel and is one of the best urban hotels in Barcelona located near the Sants Train Station, the Fira de Barcelona Exhibition Centre, and the Plaza de España.
78 guestrooms have a Wi-Fi Internet connection and an in-room safe. Indulge in a relaxing moment at the AC Lounge and enjoy the varied menu, including salads, Spanish tapas, main dishes, and delicious desserts.
10. AC Hotel Diagonal L´Illa
AC Hotel Diagonal L´Illa is a cheaper Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 hotel and is a new boutique hotel in the city’s business and shopping district.
Located just a few steps away from top restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, this hotel offers travelers an upscale, modern, and sophisticated option in Barcelona. With a European-style breakfast in the mornings and handcrafted cocktails at the AC Lounge in the evenings.
This four-star hotel is surrounded by gardens and upscale boutiques, making it ideal for those who love the city lifestyle and shopping. It stands within one of Barcelona’s most exclusive malls. Just a few minutes walk from the Camp Nou Football Stadium and the Royal Palace of Pedralbes, with excellent connections to the city’s historic center.
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