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I have been visiting Barcelona since before the 1992 Olympics, when the city seized the opportunity and flourished. Since then, I have embraced new experiences; from staying at Hotel Arts Barcelona when it first opened by the beach to dining at the rooftop taqueria at The Hoxton. However, El Palace, situated in the Eixample district, remains unaffected by newcomers. Locals still affectionately call it “El Ritz” – César Ritz’s final grand endeavor – and despite officially dropping the name some time ago, it has maintained its lavish appearance.

The lobby’s dark basalt columns exude an aura of elegant sophistication, as if ready to host a performance of Salome. Like all grand dames, it is a hub of intriguing gossip and famous names. It is common knowledge that Dalí resided there and once had the staff carry a large stuffed horse he had purchased to his room, but there is also a curious tale suggesting that Ramón Mercader, Trotsky’s assassin, worked as head waiter at one point.