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Originally published on Monday, 12 May 2008

Hotel Majestic

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How’s this for a concierge anecdote: A princess from the Arab Emirates demanded four suites; two for herself, another two for her 75 suitcases. She demanded the accomodation of her personal assistant two days ahead of her arrival to guarantee everything was to her liking, and whilst staying there, demanded chickpeas with bacon past midnight.

It’s telling that the Hotel Majestic met all of her demands and, in spite of its dated design, it’s still the hotel of choice for celebrities, royalty, and their Vuitton luggage.

 

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Price EUR 180 - 4,700
Rooms 303
Pool Yes
Gym Yes
Roof Terrace Yes
Meeting room 12 - 500

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ADDRESS
Passeig de Gracia 68
08007 Barcelona
+34 93 488 1717
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