1. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona 5* – Halal Hotels Barcelona

Set on Barcelona’s fashionable Passeig de Gràcia, the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is within 5 minutes’ walk of Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Plaça Catalunya is just a 10-minute walk away. The hotel features a spa, rooftop pool, indoor pool, fitness centre, wonderful city views, and 24-hour room service.

The spacious rooms feature bright, minimalist design. They include a home theatre, a seating area, large flat-screen TV, CD and DVD player. Bathrooms have large bathtubs or showers, and include Acqua di Parma free toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers.

The hotel’s head chef is the world-famous Carme Ruscalleda, the only woman that holds 7 Michelin stars. You will find Moments restaurant, which offers innovative Catalan cuisine, and Blanc restaurant, which provides an all-day dining experience.

This upmarket hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Gaudí-designed Casa Batlló.

The sophisticated rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and iPod docks; some have private terraces or balconies. Suites add free-standing tubs, butler service and living areas. Upgraded suites add dining areas, and some have whirlpool tubs or kitchens. Room service is available.

There’s an acclaimed Catalan restaurant and an all-day bistro helmed by a renowned chef, along with 3 bars, including a sleek rooftop bar with city views. Other amenities include a rooftop pool, as well as a high-end spa, an indoor pool and a fitness center.

2. Vincci Maritimo 4* – Muslim Friendly Hotels Barcelona

Vincci Marítimo is located 10 minutes’ walk from Barcelona’s Diagonal Mar Shopping Centre and the CCIB Convention Centre. It offers bright, stylish rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi throughout.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Marítimo feature modern décor, with parquet floors and relaxing images of the sea. They come with a pillow menu and the private bathrooms contain a hairdryer. Rooms offer views of the charming Japanese Zen garden or Diagonal Mar Park.

The hotel’s Jardí de Mar Restaurant serves Mediterranean food using fresh ingredients. The hotel’s breakfast includes products for celiacs.

The Ikebana Lounge Bar offers snacks, tapas and cocktails which can be enjoyed on the terrace.

By Mar Bella beach, this modern hotel in a glass and limestone building is 5 minutes on foot from Selva de Mar metro station and 5 km from Sagrada Família, Gaudi’s famous unfinished church.

Contemporary rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as TVs, minibars and scenic area views. Suites add living rooms. Room service is available.

Amenities include a Mediterranean restaurant and a bar/lounge. There’s also a Japanese garden.

3. Zenit Barcelona 4* – Halal Hotels Barcelona Spain

Zenit Barcelona is 250 m from Plaza Francesc Macià on Barcelona’s Diagonal Avenue. This modern hotel offers stylish air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, with free Wi-Fi and a pillow menu.

The Zenit is a 15-minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard, where Gaudí’s famous La Pedrera and Casa Batlló can be found. Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are a further 15 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms at the Zenit Barcelona feature satellite TV and a safe and minibar. There is a work desk and a kettle with free tea and coffee set; the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer.

Set in the city center, this modern hotel is a 7-minute walk from Muntaner train station and 2.7 km from the iconic Sagrada Família.

Featuring wood floors and modern decor, the streamlined rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and minibars. Upgraded rooms add desks and furnished terraces. Room service is available. One child per room stays free with an adult.

There’s a cozy Mediterranean restaurant; a breakfast buffet is available for a fee.

It’s a very good hotel lying in a nice street with elegant buildings, career Santaló, where there isn’t much traffic. The place is therefore relatively quiet.

The hotel is very near Travessera de Gràcia, Avenida Diagonal, Barcelona main thoroughfare, and the imposing Plaça Francesc Macià which includes a roundabout in the middle of the stated avenue.
Inside the hotel is cosy and peaceful.

At least, I heard hardly any noise so that apparently the building is soundproof and the bedroom windows are well isolated. The room I was allocated was very comfortable so that I was pleased to remain inside for a long time every day; especially the beds are very comfy for their mattresses have the adequate toughness to assure a good sleep.

Albeit the bedroom window looks onto the road, the light traffic noise which can be heard wasn’t at all disturbing. During the day the room was very well lit up by daylight and gay. The bathroom was also nice and comfortable.

The breakfast is good and abundant. It’s possible for that meal to have several types of health foods and otherwise enough to keep going for several hours. The fresh fruits, for instance, are of a high quality and usually tasty. The pastry is also varied and good. At the same place where breakfast is served, the hotel restaurant, one can likewise have other meals, to wit, lunch and dinner.

The relevant menu for those meals includes good dishes. One can choose, among others, a sirloin steak which is usually rather tender. Such a choice entails however the payment of a moderate supplement.

By and large therefore that hotel is a recommendable place to stay in Barcelona. The lodging there may certainly contribute to assure the enjoyment of one’s stay in the city concerned.