Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Opened in 1918 under the name of Majestic Hotel Inglaterra, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has been linked to the Passeig de Gràcia’s history, witnessing an era of political changes, art creations, musical soirees, and memorable events, shaped by its influential international guests, and it was the first newly designed building constructed in Barcelona to be built specifically as a hotel.
The lavish style and strategic location of Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona have positioned it as a city landmark since its opening, hosting some of the most influential figures of the 20th century, and catering for multiple social, art and political events, matching the beat of the city’s growth and contributing to it.
During the earlier years of its opening, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona depicted the social and cultural development of the Passeig de Gràcia, attracting to its banquets’ hall and massive suites a countless number of social events, becoming one of the most desirable places to stay for celebrities and royals including H.M. Queen Victoria Eugenie, Queen of Spain on December 2nd, 1923.
During the Spanish War in the late 1930s, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona hosted several key political figures and world renowned war correspondents such as Ernest Hemingway, David Seymour and Diana Forbes-Robertson, who reported about the war to the world from within the hotel. During WWII, the hotel served as a safe haven for Belgian Prime Minister, Hubert Pierlot and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paul Henri Spaak, during their pursuit to reach London and establish a government-in-exile.
In 1996, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona became the first hotel in Spain to hold an art fair named “New Art”, organized by Associació Art Barcelona where both national and international galleries displayed a collection of paintings by young or relatively unknown artists in 60 rooms. Within four days, the exhibition was visited by ten thousand people, making it a successful event. The hotel hosted a second edition of the fair in 1997 before its renovation, it took place over four floors and was visited by eleven thousand people in three days, with many established artists donating their work to the charity. These exhibitions have helped promote the hotel’s reputation as a gateway to Barcelona’s artistic heritage among worldwide travellers.
Visiting Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona is an experience that exceeds the traditional accommodation stay, it’s a bridge linking between travellers and the history, culture and heritage of the city throughout the 20th century until this day, combined with an internationally renowned hospitality services provided with immaculate care and attention to create an unforgettable experience for everyone.