I ve picked the hotel for high tripadvisor ranting and reasonable price for 5 star facility. Loved it completely. Service by every staff member is extraordinary. You actually get more care than you expect. Rooms are spacious and nicely furnished, bathroom is big and has both a bath and a shower. Bathroom supplies are by my favorite l'occitan. Breakfast is variable and delicious ( nice selection of juices and champagne).Hotel has 1 Michelin star restaurant we had no chance to visit, but this is something I will do during next trip to Barcelona. Key places of interest and shopping area are walking distance. Hotel is 100% recommendable and I will definitely come back. Great value for money.

Very good members of staffs. Room service was good. but there was no Tea or coffee in the room so I had to buy my own tea and milk but room service provided us with a kettle and cups.
front desk staffs were very good and help full. The location is not too close to central but walking distance to ramble. we were able to walk to most of the restaurants and other places.
we had a very nice time in Barcelona.

Barcelona is full of new world hotels, but El Palace is old world - wonderful and sophisticated as well as nicely located. The rooms are very comfortable and very nicely appointed with exemplary amenities.

The biggest negative - we did not care for the fine dining restaurant - elegant, but a bit stuffy and we felt the food neither measured up nor represented Barcelona - a little too nouvelle / too much French influence. The biggest positive - special thanks to Katarina of the concierge staff who is charming, and went way out of her way to give us individual attention in providing guidance and assistance - simply great.

We stayed for four nights in October 2012 , arrived early after a flight from NY, and were immediately shown our room.   What a nice bonus! The buffet breakfast, served in a beautiful atrium ,  was varied and delicious.  Convenient location, with friendly English speaking staff. Loved  the hotel lounge, and the jazz bar downstairs.   They were switching internet providers during our stay so guests had complimentary access for a few days. Room was comfortable. Concierge had good restaurant suggestions. Would definitely return.