About Palau Macelli
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Palau Macelli is a charming hotel located in the heart of Castelló d'Empúries, just steps away from the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria. This meticulously restored historic hotel beautifully blends the elegance of past eras with modern comforts, providing guests with an exceptional experience.
The hotel boasts spacious, tastefully decorated rooms that promise comfort and tranquility. Visitors rave about the cleanliness and inviting atmosphere, as well as the attentiveness and kindness of the staff, who go out of their way to make every guest feel at home.
Facilities include a small spa for relaxation, a stunning rooftop pool with views, and a lovely garden, perfect for enjoying a drink outdoors. Breakfast is varied and prepared with high-quality local products. Additionally, the hotel is surrounded by local restaurants offering delightful regional cuisine.
Palau Macelli is undoubtedly a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the surroundings. Many guests express their desire to return and highly recommend the hotel for couples and families looking for a romantic getaway or a relaxing weekend.
Palau Macelli: Reviews
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Great discovery, beautiful hotel with huge and well-preserved rooms. Clean, quiet, and very welcoming. I will not hesitate to return with the kids in the summer to enjoy the gardens and the pool. The staff deserves an 11 out of 10. Thank you very much for all the attentions received.
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EVERYTHING IS PERFECT!!!
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It has been wonderful staying at this hotel. All the staff working there have treated us very well. They even gave us a bottle of champagne for our anniversary. The views from the terrace are beautiful. The room is very large, the bathtub, I would like to have one like this at home, ha. The only thing that may not be good about the room, for some, is that the bathroom has a transparent door, slightly frosted. With practically zero privacy. I wonder what the architect or designer was thinking when they came up with that. Furthermore, the door used for the bathroom is the same one used for the shower, so if you are taking a shower, the bathroom door is open. In short, we had a lovely day and were very well attended to. Thank you very much.
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We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the service was exquisite. Additionally, we were surprised when we went up to the room with a bottle of champagne and some personalized messages. Thank you very much for the service we received. A place to disconnect and enjoy the surroundings.
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Fantastic experience: Lovely hotel, the evening and morning reception ladies are very friendly as well as the breakfast service, thank you for making us feel welcome.
Fantastic experience: We've stayed for 2 nights the previous week. It was perfect! From start to finish. Prime location, wondrous hotel and kind staff available and understanding. The cherry on the cake: the quality of the breakfast (gluten and lactose free if requested), and the private spa for 2. Highly recommended.
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Superb experience in a charming village. Perfect for then going to Cadaqués. The rooms are spacious, large and clean. Service up to standard.
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Wonderful! From the very first moment of encountering the hotel, joy and smiles. Polite and very friendly staff, stylish, spacious room with a jacuzzi. Here, happiness is in the air! Romantic, charming, exquisite with great taste and love. Beyond praise and very unexpected. Lovely rural village, delicious homemade restaurants, 10 minutes to the sea. I RECOMMEND, it's worth visiting!
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The most attentive and friendly staff I have ever dealt with in my life, absolutely everything is 5 stars, PERFECT
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Fantastic experience: One of few places that stands out as exceptional. Unique, classy, beautiful, very friendly staff, clean, and a very cool location close to the old church and back-lane restaurants. Highly recommend.
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Our stay was very pleasant and unforgettable. The staff is very welcoming and attentive to us from the moment we arrived. The suites are spacious and tastefully decorated! We experienced the private SPA, which is very relaxing (sauna, jacuzzi, and heated chairs). The breakfast is plentiful and quite varied, with the option to order eggs made to order. We recommend and will gladly return!
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The hotel is a marvel. The room is very spacious and clean and the bed is incredibly comfortable! The staff is unbeatable. The breakfast is good and very complete. There is a cute little pool at the very top with very nice views. The spa is small but very cozy, you have to make an appointment. And the massage and therapy service was a pleasure, the masseuse is a charm. They have a menu with 4 things to eat all day and they bring it to your room or the pool. And it is in a very quiet area of the village with parking spaces near the hotel as they do not have private parking. The staff is super helpful and in a good mood. We will repeat if God wills.
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We had a relaxing weekend with my mother and sister, and it was great! We stayed in the executive suite, which has a super nice bathtub, the room is spacious and very comfortable! All the hotel staff are charming, super friendly and detail-oriented! Massages and the spa are also highly recommended! If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy, this is definitely the place!
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Great hotel, very well-maintained details. Very kind and attentive staff. Far from the hustle and bustle but very close to interesting places. A village with a lot of local life. The spa and massage area is highly recommended and the professionals are very good. The views from the pool are impressive and a haven of peace.
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Highly recommended, cozy, clean. Super attentive service. Quiet, modern, and without kids.
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Beautiful place and super friendly staff. Delicious food from the restaurant and breakfast. Very well located. 100% recommendable
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Fantastic experience: Amazing venue, beautiful room, great welcoming team. I definitely recommend
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Everything is magnificent ❤️
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An entire experience. I recommend it.
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We were at Palau Macelli for a celebration, 2 adults and 2 children (14 and 9). They had the nice touch of giving us a bottle of cava.
The suite is very spacious, the hotel staff are delightful, and the breakfast is full and varied. The spa is small but private while we used it.
We had a very good experience!
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The experience of staying has been wonderful and beyond our expectations. I want to thank the entire team for their superb welcome, service, and treatment during our stay.
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An authentic stay at Palau Macelli! Palau Macelli is a true gem in the heart of Castelló d’Empúries, a place rich in history that beautifully combines the charm of the ancient with modern comfort. Housed in an old noble house, the hotel reflects the elegance of a bygone era, while offering modern amenities such as a spa set in the former stables. Its location is ideal, right next to the Basilica of Santa María, the old convent of Santa Clara, and the city walls. It’s a perfect setting for those wishing to explore the historical and cultural richness of the region. The staff is attentive, and the atmosphere in the hotel is both serene and exclusive. Every space has been designed to ensure an unforgettable experience, whether to relax or to enjoy the beauty of the place.
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What a beautiful establishment, beautiful exterior and regular concerts.
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Fantastic experience: We didn’t stay here, but came across this hotel while exploring Castelló d’Empúries. The staff was so friendly and the hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend checking this place out!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this hotel! The service is exceptional, with a concierge-like service that was extremely helpful. The rooms are spacious and stylish, and the general hotel decoration and style is really remarkable. Highly recommended.
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I booked an experience with a private spa and duo massages in the Master Suite for my wife's birthday and we can say we were not disappointed. The welcome was more than warm, the person at the reception extremely kind. The master suite is beautiful, spacious with a small terrace away from prying eyes. A bottle of Cava was left for us. I highly recommend this establishment.
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One of the best experiences, excellent treatment
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Very beautiful, elegant, and magical hotel. Very good service. Great experience!
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A spectacular place, quiet, I will return without much thought
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Fantastic experience: We had such an incredible and unforgettable stay at this hotel! Everything during our 7 day stay there was at 5 star level. The hotel itself, cosy, beautiful and super clean rooms, delicious breakfast with local produce, divine bedding but mostly the service!!! Special thanks to Neil and Anna. They were friendly, attentive, as well as knowledgeable. We felt truly pampered. Highly recommended! Will definitely come again )))
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We were at Palau Macelli last Tuesday and it is a place where peace is felt, very comfortable and quality rooms, varied and well-attended breakfast. We loved the facilities and the garden but even more remarkable is their staff, very friendly and attentive at all times to anything we needed. We will definitely return!
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Fantastic experience: It was a perfect stay. The service was perfect. I would just add pancakes for breakfast. We stayed for 4 nights. And every day the eggs were too much, but I must admit Anna. She was super friendly!
Fantastic experience: This hotel is amazing! We loved our stay here! The team was exceptionally friendly and took good care of us! We could enjoy a drink and the great view at the rooftop pool. They also suggested some restaurants in the village and they serve some tapas there. The breakfast was lovely. The rooms, lobby, garden, bar, and rooftop pool are beautifully designed and kept the typical charm of the region. If you can stay here you won't regret! We will be back! Thank you very much.
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Perfect
All the little attention was there.
I highly recommend it.
Hotel decorated with great taste.
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Fantastic experience: This is absolutely going to live in my memory as one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. The hospitality and the hotel itself were all just incredible. From the moment we arrived we knew we were somewhere special… the intricate care that was taken in the restoration of this place and the care that was taken with us to ensure we had everything we needed was just exceptional. The hotel staff, the rooms, the spa, the breakfast… all of it was just beyond wonderful!
Fantastic experience: I recently took a break from the hustle of Barcelona and found a slice of heaven at Hotel Palau Macelli. Tucked in a cozy town close to beautiful spots like Cadaques and Figueres, this place was the peaceful retreat I desperately needed. Right away, Hotel Palau Macelli felt special. Everything, from the spotless surroundings to the super kind staff, made me feel truly welcome. They really cared about making my stay amazing, and it showed in every little detail. The town around the hotel was just as charming, giving me the best of both worlds: a quiet place to chill and cool spots to explore nearby. It was the perfect backdrop for my little getaway. My room was like a personal haven. Comfortable, stylish, and just what I needed to relax and recharge. Waking up there felt like a dream, with sunlight gently peeping through the curtains each morning. But my favorite spot had to be the hotel's garden. It was so peaceful, sitting there with my coffee, surrounded by nature's quiet. It was these moments of calm in the garden that really made my stay unforgettable. Hotel Palau Macelli wasn't just a place to sleep—it was my peaceful bubble away from the city. It was ideal for some quiet time alone, and I left feeling refreshed and grateful for the experience. This place is a true gem for anyone needing a break from the busy city life.
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Magnificent our experience, we will undoubtedly return. Thank you for the treatment offered by each of the hotel workers, bordering on excellence.
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Fantastic experience: Wonderful boutique hotel in a very cute village. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind. There is a small spa that you can privatize, a rooftop pool which unfortunately isn’t climatized and breakfast option which is worth it. Impeccably maintained property.
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Great quality for the price! The hotel is very nice and clean. Except for the saleswoman who attended us. When we were supposed to go to the room, instead of being the guide, she let us 'go first' without knowing where we were supposed to go or knowing the facilities. UNCOMFORTABLE to be followed. We got the feeling that because we were 'young 25/30' she undervalued us. Her face changed when we left the next day as scheduled and left her almost €10 in tip. The SPA is very nice, private for couples. The downside is that to access it, you have to go through reception, the entrance door, and everyone sees you leaving the SPA.
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As always, a warm welcome. The management and staff take great care of us. We come in May, June, and September. A great pleasure every time. The location is ideal if you want to stroll through the streets of Castéllo. There are excellent restaurants within a short walking distance. The rooms are very spacious and silent, even those facing the street. We have stayed many times and have been able to try different rooms (standard rooms and suites). The garden is beautiful and allows you to enjoy a cocktail in the evening peacefully accompanied by tapas. And if you wish to have your aperitif in your room, that is possible too. It is true that the pool is small, but given the building, it's already huge to have one. Therefore, we recommend this establishment.
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EXCEPTIONAL... everything was perfect from start to finish! Stay for our honeymoon in a junior room with the surprise from the staff: rose petals on the bed and champagne, along with a little note that was so touching. INCREDIBLE, impeccable staff, fantastic spa, everything is beautiful and clean. We will be back as soon as possible! First time for us in a high-end hotel and we were treated like king and queen! See you soon!
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Beautiful hotel and charming staff. Everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail.
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Unbeatable hotel. Perfect facilities, friendly service, and if you want to visit the Dalí museum, it's perfect. It's also very close to Cadaqués so you can take a stroll in a magical village.
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Excellent hotel, highly recommend the spa. Ideal for a couple's getaway.
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Fantastic experience: The hotel has stunning architecture, the junior suite was large, very bright, and very well equipped. Oleguer and his team are doing an exceptional job. I haven’t been treated in such an amazing way in a while. The massage was very good. The breakfast was excellent. I highly recommend this beautiful place! It’s very close to the Empuriabrava Skydive Center where I went daily.
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Family stay of 4 nights. The hotel is magnificent, the rooms are spacious, and the staff has been very attentive to all of us… I recommend the spa after a long day of walking! We will return without hesitation. Thank you to the whole team.
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Great historic house, our room No. 10 huge, very comfortable bed, tip-top clean, very fast internet. Parking is easy and not far away. Excellent breakfast and the people working there are exceptionally friendly. Beautiful large garden, small but nice rooftop pool with a view. Restaurants and shops around the corner.
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Wonderful place! Incredible room, facilities, and buffet! An unbeatable service!
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The hotel is beautiful, the attention from all the staff is impeccable and very professional, they take care of every little detail to make your stay a very good experience. The rooms are very large and clean. The breakfast is super complete and delicious, plus they bring you freshly made juice and coffee. On the third floor, there is a pool from which you can see all of Castelló d’Empúries and the roof of the Basilica of Santa Maria. Without a doubt, it has been an unbeatable weekend!
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We had an excellent stay (3 nights) at this intimate hotel, with a very pleasant welcome. The gardens in the evening are a relaxing interlude, with an excellent team and products. We highly recommend it :) Experience to be repeated. Thank you again.
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Magnificent place, pleasant staff, the tapas are very good, everything was perfect.
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Excellent location. Beautiful and well-restored building.
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We only sat on their outdoor terrace for a snack, very cozy and quiet, good music, and very good service. Worth repeating if you pass through Castelló d'Empúries.
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A gem of the hospitality industry in Castello de Empuries. Excellent and comfortable. It has been a great experience.
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Ideal for having a drink and eating quality tapas, with live music.
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You have a garden with spectacular views
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Fantastic experience: Beautiful hotel! And the staff are very helpful.
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Very good service, attentive to its customers
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Fantastic experience: Rooms were large and clean. The service and reception was excellent.
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Splendid place, ideal for an aperitif or an evening around a cocktail
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Incredible. I was with my partner for our anniversary and they had the detail of giving us an upgrade to a suite and leaving a bottle of cava in the room. Both the room and the facilities are dreamlike and the staff is very attentive and professional. We will definitely recommend it. The only drawback I would mention is to improve the soundproofing of the bathroom.
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Open terrace for the public in an amazing place on the wall of Castelló, with great craft beers from the area
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Very pleasant terrace, everything is very good
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We found out about the bar in the garden which is simply fabulous
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Fantastic experience: This beautiful boutique hotel completely exceeded our expectations. The staff are so fantastic and the setting is absolutely beautiful. We were two families with kids and the hotel was perfect for us! It’s an ideal location if you are looking for a quiet town, that is easy to travel to other busier locations for day trips. We thank you so much Palau Macelli and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to spend time in Costa Brava.
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Pleasant atmosphere
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Beautiful renovation, impeccable service, extra breakfast, very comfortable bedding, nice shower but room facing the street (junior suite) very noisy (cars, people), pool that is more of a small basin not very clean, no umbrella due to constant wind, no tea in the room, village of no interest, even the market is tiny.
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We have been at the hotel's chillout area. They are very beautiful grass gardens with tables, chairs, and sofas. The decoration is very good, and the distance between tables allows for intimacy. The service has been very friendly, and we had a great time.
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We were having drinks on the terrace. Very cozy place, especially when the sun sets. Normal prices.
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What a beautiful hotel in the heart of the village with a view of the basilica, tastefully decorated interior, warm welcome from the management, upgrade to a suite even with a Booking reservation, which is rare. Beautiful room decoration with all the comforts of a 4-star, pleasant garden for having a cocktail, breakfast in buffet form, with seasonal products, no private parking, but there are free spaces available around the hotel.
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A perfect stay, spectacular hotel and room paying attention to the smallest detail, very attentive staff, friendly who make you feel at home, highly recommended!
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Exceeds all our expectations! Ideal for resting. The team and the space are idyllic, you can't ask for more! Every detail has been thought out, the rooms embrace you (the bed is like sleeping among the clouds) and everything resonates with the environment. Without a doubt, we will return!
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Fantastic experience: Very beautiful place, with great service. Rooms and interior were amazing! The reception had always valuable recommendations, very friendly. Breakfast was a nice combination of sweet and fruity things. Additionally there was a buffet with cheese, ham, marmalade, … The Bar in the garden next to the cathedral is a highlight - relaxed area for drinks and a selection of tapas.
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My husband and I have just spent our wedding anniversary at this hotel. Everything was perfect, from the beauty of the place, the decoration of the rooms, the fresh products at breakfast in the morning, the gardens for having a drink with tapas in the evening, the rooftop pool, to the very friendly staff of the hotel. Thank you for this flawless weekend, and we will recommend your hotel with our eyes closed.
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Everything is perfect! The staff, first of all, smiling, pleasant, discreet, and attentive. The hotel is full of charm, clean, nothing ostentatious, everything is done to make the stay enjoyable.
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I loved the hotel!!! Unforgettable memory! Everything was perfect! Clean room, modern and cozy decoration, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. I share your address with my circle!!!
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Fantastic experience: Hello, this was an unforgettable experience! ✅ We travel all over the world and this is one of the best hotels. It has everything you want! Very healthy and fresh breakfast, a garden for morning exercise, a bed that sleeps like cotton, pleasant and helpful staff, who lovingly solved our parking. ❤️ Thank you very much! The hotel is beautiful and clean, the pool is smaller, but we weren't there to sunbathe, which this hotel also offers. It was a dream for us. Thank you! ☀️
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An unforgettable experience as a couple. The hotel staff could not be better. It will undoubtedly be my reference hotel in the area.
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We spent a weekend at Palau Macelli and the experience was spectacular. The room, the spa, the massage, the breakfast, the facilities, everything was perfect. The service is great and the place has a lot of charm. Highly recommended for a romantic getaway as a couple.
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Simply, great! They take care of the details and especially the customers. Comfortable and welcoming. Congratulations!
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We spent a night at the PALAU MACELLI hotel on 29/04. It was incredible, from the moment we arrived until we left. The staff was lovely and friendly, always with a smile. The hotel is magical and deserves to be known. I hope they don't change absolutely anything until next time. Congratulations!
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My husband decided to surprise me and spend our wedding anniversary there, it was a great decision, from the first minute of our arrival everything has been incredible, from our entrance, breakfast, the cleaning ladies, massages (highly recommended and ones we repeated) An exclusive spa, Neli (charming) who made sure we lacked for nothing and even the owners whom I am sure will do very well, anyway, 100% recommendable
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Great experience!
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A recently renovated small palace of tremendous quality. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious, and the breakfast is fantastic. Highly recommended.
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the hotel was a pleasant surprise. Very well furnished and renovated. Everything very clean and the staff very friendly like friends. We want to go back
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Very beautiful!
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I found the hotelvery clean, modern, and very well decorated. The staff was really very friendly and attentive. There is a small parking lot close to the hotel. The room was superb and the breakfast delicious.
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Very well-maintained hotel. The staff is very friendly and approachable. Highly recommended for a few days of disconnection. The breakfast is very well prepared and the spa is worth spending some time in.
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Super hotel, with quality design and a great team! Excellent bedding and a comfortable stay! I highly recommend it!
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Fantastic experience: All staff are so very kind. Breakfast is very delicious. The combination of freshly baked bread and olive oil is especially good.
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Spectacular in everything
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Excellent service, total cleanliness, large and comfortable beds, environmentally friendly, very professional, very welcoming, delighted and we will definitely return, very good breakfast. In short, perfect for a four-star hotel, recommended for couples.
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Everything was impeccable, both the room and all the areas decorated to the smallest detail. The service was perfect, including the complete breakfast, and the close treatment and attention from Oleguer, 10 out of 10...! Thank you! We will come back...
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A magical place, when you pass through the door you enter an oasis of calm and peace. A very special place. Decorated with exquisite taste. You can tell when something is made with love and care from the beginning. They take care of every detail to make you feel like a princess in a palace. Thank you, Oleguer, for your kindness, love, and dedication. We will return soon and, of course, we recommend it 100%. It was a pleasure to meet you.
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Fantastic experience: Absolutely incredible hotel. The building itself is nothing but stunning: old palace carefully rehabilitated, right next to a beautiful church. The rooms are tastefully decorated. The service is outstanding, all staff members are warm and make you feel at home, making sure you have everything you need and beyond. Really nice breakfast buffet with a great variety of options, including high quality local products for a more than affordable price (15€ per person). Cherry on the cake: it is located right at the heart of Castello d'Empuries's old town, one the cutest villages I've seen. Thank you.
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„Time and years go by, but a beautiful moment lights up life“. Under this motto, we celebrated our wedding, which we had the privilege to hold in the garden of the most beautiful hotel in Spain. Without Oleguer and his team, these moments would not have been possible! We will fondly remember, as described in the motto, the time at the Hotel Palau Macelli.
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Oleguer prepared the most beautiful stay and an excellent wedding celebration for us and our guests at Hotel Palau Macelli. All agreements were fulfilled and carried out according to our wishes. Each room is unique, and the hotel's garden with its own bar provides a dreamy backdrop for any celebration. We will definitely come back! :) Thank you very much!
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Fantastic experience: Extremely good hotel and service from the staff. I can recommend this hotel to have a nice holiday break. Breakfast service is splendid and plenty of authentic restaurants in the neighborhood. On the downside...... the many pigeons visiting the pool on the rooftop but they are working on a solution.
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We have been able to enjoy a wonderful stay at this establishment, which stands out not only for its location (next to the Basilica of Santa Maria) and its fusion with the surrounding environment, but also in many other aspects: firstly, the attention from the hotel staff is excellent, very family-oriented, and always attentive to the well-being of their clients. The rooms stand out for their comfort, hygiene, and tranquility. The design of all the facilities, the decoration, and all the small details carefully looked after in every corner of the hotel create a unique atmosphere. The breakfast, with a wide variety of high-quality products (cured meats, fresh orange juice, homemade pastries) offered by the hotel, is more than complete. Without a doubt, we will return!
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I want to thank you for the great experience we had. We will definitely return.
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Excellent treatment, excellent room, excellent service a 10!
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Ancient Palace from the 17th century, of the Italian nobles Macelli, a true oasis of peace and tranquility, next to the basilica. Spacious rooms with ultra-comfortable beds, with a luxurious breakfast served with great kindness... definitely a place to return to!
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Fantastic experience: Perfect stay, beautiful rooms & very friendly owners and staff. Would definitely recommend Palau Macelli!
Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful stay at Palau Macelli. The staff was so friendly and always ready to help. The rooms were pure luxury and always very clean. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate our friends' wedding in this paradise.
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Wonderful one-night stay with family in the largest room of the hotel. The quality of the establishment and the services offered make it an exceptional hotel. It definitely deserves an additional star. Big crush on the garden where we spent a lovely evening. We enjoyed the rooftop and a quality massage. We recommend this hotel in this beautiful village.
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Magnificent hotel, in the heart of the village (free public parking nearby), very comfortable bedding, hearty and complete breakfast. But above all, the staff is adorable and attentive. We will return. Thank you!!!
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Fantastic experience: Off the beaten path, but worth it. Beautiful boutique hotel in a charming restored old palazzo. Nicely appointed rooms, cool rooftop pool and great garden. They arranged a day on a private sailboat with Josep, which was one of the highlights of our trip. The hotel staff is wonderful.
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Delighted with this hotel (carefully decorated, attentive staff, and an exceptional historic setting). One night with family in the presidential suite on the way back from southern Spain to Paris. Just a small note, in my opinion, a few hooks for towels, bathrobes, and clothes are missing. Small intimate pool on the hotel roof. Be careful with the first step of the pool, it is slippery! Fresh breakfast with quality products. Bravo for these services!
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Spectacular rooms. Super friendly service. The rooftop pool has bubbles and spectacular pools. It is very well located in the center of the town.
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It's an excellent hotel. It offers maximum tranquility, comfort (the beds are ideal), cleanliness, and in summary, it's a beautiful hotel. I want to highlight how friendly Sebastián is, who serves breakfast at the Hotel, a lovely person. We will surely repeat.
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Fantastic experience: This hotel is a DREAM! Honestly the most charming and lovely place I stayed during my whole trip! It’s so beautiful and I felt right at home relaxing in this peaceful scenery—the little town that surrounds the hotel is also amazing and so cute and warm! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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I have only been to its patio, it has a very nice bar, historic place
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Just to have a drink. The view in the evening is great. The place is sublime.
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Fantastic experience: A real gem in a beautifully restored building with wonderful staff. Highly recommend.
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Wonderful place to make cocktails with a partner or friends, idyllic place
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The bar at Palau Macelli is a beautiful place to have a drink and snack! The servers are lovely, the view is calming, the drinks/cocktails are delicious, and the festive atmosphere is present. In short, stop by if you're in the area!
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We went to have a drink in the garden they have, and everything was perfect.
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We have been several times to their chill out garden open to non-hotel guests. There are several tables in the garden, surrounded by flowers and lights, around the basilica of Castelló. They serve various tapas and you can have a drink until 01:00. There is ambient music and it is very cozy. Very friendly staff.
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Excellent hotel and team! We decided to spend a weekend with my partner and we were lucky to choose probably the best hotel in l’Alt Empordà. The hotel is amazing with dreamlike rooms. We decided to go for the massage+SPA package and the hour flew by, it was great. The team is extremely attentive and detail-oriented at all times, it’s a pleasure to be surrounded by such people. Also, they have a garden for snacking or having a drink that is super cool, 100% recommendable to enjoy unique views of the Santa Maria basilica. Oleguer and Anna thank you a million
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An enchanting hotel in the center of Castelló d'Empúries. The room and the Spa, perfect.
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Stunning hotel complete with Soa in an excellent location
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One of the best hotels in Alt Empordà for sure. Perfect service, a luxurious room, and a dream pool.
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Incredible hotel with unbeatable facilities. Service and attention rated 10, the room is simply amazing, with a bathtub that is a must-use to fully enjoy your stay, the decor and details are impeccable. The pool is indescribable, providing tranquility and luxurious views. The breakfast has everything for all tastes, and in the afternoon-evening we enjoyed some tapas and drinks rated 10 in the garden. Congratulations to the whole team.
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Fantastic experience: The hotel is located in a renovated old palace. Very stylish, with attention to detail. The rooms are fabulous, most comfortable bed ever, spacious and quiet. Breakfast with local fresh products. Outstanding garden with great views and a rooftop pool to cool down. Very nice staff.
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Excellent service. Rooms could be improved, tranquil environment and the breakfast was a 10! We'll repeat!
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The hotel is beautiful, the staff is very attentive, the village is very pretty. The rooms are spacious and the spa and massage service is top-notch. I highly recommend it, especially for couples. A royal breakfast is served.
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Beautiful houses, great restaurants
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Impressive for its great quality, service, and good treatment. Highly recommended
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A great hotel. Facilities, service, first-rate attention. Highly recommendable. Thank you for making our getaway special. We will return.
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A calm hotel, a sublime interior, the staff is up to par, and a top-notch breakfast.
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We visited the spa twice. It is a magnificent space, very relaxing and full of details. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!
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Excellent in every way. A great human and professional team that makes you have memorable days in an ancient, renovated, comfortable, and modern palace.
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Exceptional
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Very nice place to have a drink. A quiet outdoor spot with occasional concerts. The staff is friendly. The drinks are good, but it quickly gets expensive when you're many. (Mojito: 8€, Strawberry Mojito: 8.5€, Coca: 2.6€...)
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Fantastic experience: Where do I start! From the venue to the hospitality it was incredible. The pictures do not do it justice, the whole place is utterly stunning. The staff can’t do enough for you, anything I asked they helped! We live in Barcelona and it was well worth the drive for my girlfriend's birthday. Soon as she walked in she said I would love to get married here and if she plays her cards right that might just happen. Thank you for making our stay so amazing, we will definitely be coming back.
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A nice hotel, especially the common areas. The staff attended to us correctly and they placed us in a superior room to the one we had reserved. The downside would be the pool, which is not only small but also unheated. And unfortunately, the windows in our room let in outside light even with the curtains closed, which made it difficult for us to rest, which is exactly what we were hoping for since it was a holiday.
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Luxurious, a charm! Don't miss the stay at Palau Macelli. The rooms are beautiful and what stands out without a doubt are the people who run the hotel. Tremendous kindness, attention, and availability, excellent treatment, we felt at home! A place to remember!
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What a spectacular place to have a drink, perfect.
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Wonderful hotel, spectacular rooms with all kinds of details, unbeatable location. The service is spectacular, they are super attentive and try to help you in everything they can. The garden is fantastic. A perfect place to spend a few days of tranquility and feel almost as if you were at home!!! Highly, highly, highly recommendable. Congratulations Palau Macelli you are amazing!!!
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New hotel designed with great taste, but it shows that in many aspects, design has taken precedence over pragmatism and the functionality of what a hotel should be. Very spacious room, but with views of a wall and the air conditioners. The biggest flaw is that the bathroom has a glass door, which is visible from almost the entire room when the other is on the toilet... The breakfast process is uncomfortable. Wifi very weak. The staff is very attentive and professional. If they fix the details, it will be a great hotel.
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Fantastic, really good. Don't even think about it. If you can afford it, go and you won't regret it. Obviously, like everything good, it's NOT cheap, but paying the difference often changes your trip and comfort. Everything is brand new because they opened it just 4 months ago. Clean and the room I stayed in was super large. It can't be more central, you have the main square and the village church 10 meters away. Yes, I said 10 not 100. What stands out to me, apart from the room, is the outdoor bar. I would dare to say it's the best in the village. Very spacious, it has a chill out vibe with outdoor tables and chairs where you can enjoy a drink quietly. Ideal for after dinner or something like that. I'LL TELL YOU A SECRET: I slept so incredibly well, so comfortably, that I begged them to give me the manufacturer and model of the mattress... I swear... I wanted to change my home mattress and this is the one I'm going to buy for sure. The only complicated thing is the parking, but when you're in a historic center it’s enough to leave your car parked in some alleyway 200 or 300 meters away and that's it.
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The accommodation is spectacular, open to the public for only 5 months, everything is in impeccable condition. Spacious and very well soundproofed rooms, very clean spa, the gardens are amazing, from the pool the best views of Castelló. But undoubtedly, the best is the customer service from Oleguer and all the staff.
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Exquisite weekend! Spectacular hotel. Everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail. Designed and decorated in such a way that it conveys comfort and tranquility. The rooms are impressive! Both corridors, spa, pool, and common areas are immaculate! The bar, with beautiful views, good tapas, and cocktails. And what can I say about the staff!? Wonderful! Excellent service from all of them! Charming people who enjoy their work, and make your stay perfect by making you feel at home.
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Chill out place to have a drink, spectacular views at night
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Nice place to go have a drink with music. Drinks, cocktails, and tapas. Large and spacious terrace with views of the orchards of Castellón, above the wall. Prices are a bit higher than in other places, but the setting and the place are worth it.
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A wonderful space. We have been having a cocktail on the terrace by the Basilica, very well decorated and lit, music and a great atmosphere. The best mojito I have ever had. Gorgeous!!!
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Wonderful hotel with amazing views over the city!!! Magnificent service!!! An unforgettable stay!! The attention from all the staff is unbeatable. Always very friendly faces and willing to make your stay easier. They make you feel special. Wonderful holidays. Honors credit.
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A very peculiar place to have a drink quietly.
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PERFECT STAY! I don't give 6 stars because it's not possible. A must-visit place in the Alt Empordà area! Very attentive service and family-like treatment, their charming rooms and the Chill Out Garden next to the basilica are priceless. To repeat, always!
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Splendid environment!
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Spectacular
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One of the best hotels visited in Spain. The rooms are perfect, just like the reception. The charm has its effect, the breakfast is excellent (quality products). A place to try, satisfaction guaranteed.
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Very beautiful
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Fantastic experience: Simply stunning. From the beautifully and sensitively restored interior, to the inner courtyard and the stunning rooms. The rooftop pool has some of the best views I've ever had from a hotel pool and the service and assistance from the front desk was fantastic. All requests catered for and with a smile. The people who run this hotel are lovely and very friendly. The bar and gardens were also simply stunning.
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Beautiful, fantastic views, very attentive staff.
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Fantastic experience: Such a lovely boutique hotel! From the service (super friendly and attentive staff - I think it’s owned by a lovely couple) to the decor (we were upgraded to the Exec suite) to the facilities (nice chill out area and spa), we really had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend!
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We went to have a drink and with the gardens being so calm and relaxed, we decided to have dinner. The tapas were very good, the bravas a bit weak, but the big detail was that, due to a delay in the kitchen, we had to wait for a while and, for the inconvenience suffered, they treated us to all the tapas. A great gesture that only serves to enhance the great impression the place gave us. We are already looking for a weekend to stay at the hotel!
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The terrace environment is spectacular, very well-kept and chic ..the price-quality is correct. The natural juices were very good but warm and a small amount, the rest of the drinks were ok.
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Ideal hotel for resting and relaxing! It has perfect gardens to have a drink after dinner while watching the basilica. The staff is charming, and the breakfast is 10 out of 10! We spent 3 wonderful days my wife and I!!
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Magnificent stay, incredible hotel that fully deserves the 5 stars. Reception worthy of a palace, exceptional breakfast, a wonderful place to spend a stay with family or as a couple. You will lack for nothing! You will truly be well taken care of thanks to the hotel staff. I highly recommend it.
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I would go back 1,2.3 thousand times!!! Beautiful place
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Fantastic experience: Amazing room, excellent location and outstanding service. I recommend it to everyone.
Fantastic experience: True to be told, Castelló d'Empuries was not on our holiday itinerary but then I ran into the Palau Macelli and decided to make an exception to the original plan, adding one extra night (glad I made this decision). After a renovation of the old palace lasted 2 years, the property is now an architectural masterpiece, decorated with very good taste. Oleguer and his girlfriend, the owners and hotel managers, are very attentive and helpful. It is hard to add something to the photos (mine and the official ones) that speak for themselves about the beauty of this place. Everything is wonderful, both the room/s and the common areas. The Junior Suite (thanks for the upgrade) is amazing, with all the amenities one could expect for a hotel of this level. Great attention has been paid to all the details. The swimming pool on the terrace is a nice place to relax and the gardens are marvelous too. Breakfast is delicious and served at the table, even if there is a small buffet corner. CON's: I do not find any! If you are looking for accommodation in this area of the Alt Empordá, you should not look further: Palau Macelli is the place where to stay. More than highly recommended.
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Highly recommended to disconnect and enjoy a good relaxation. Very attentive and helpful staff. Very clean and well-maintained facilities with a lovely garden behind the basilica. Very well-prepared breakfast. A place to repeat without a doubt.
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Spectacular place and very nice staff.
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Magnificent reconstruction of a little palace that currently houses a hotel with all kinds of details: spa with exclusive massage services, rooftop pool, charming rooms and suites. Don't miss its patio where you can enjoy tapas and cocktails.
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Fantastic experience: A fantastic place with exceptional hospitality! Beautifully decorated rooms and public spaces, where the colors and decor enhance each other and provide calm. You feel like you're in a palace!
Fantastic experience: We are so happy to have discovered this little gem in the heart of Castello D’Empuries. The interior is decorated with the most superior taste. The hosts, Anna and Oleguer (Pronounced Ulé for friends) are the kindest people we met in ages. We recommend you book the spa for a romantic getaway and make sure to get a refreshing cocktail in the beautiful garden with a panoramic view of the Catalan surrounding, at the foot of the stunning Basilica.
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An excellent environment and very professional!
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Spectacular chillout. Ideal place to enjoy a drink and good company. Highly recommended.
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Very beautiful but for people with significant purchasing power, luxury comes at a cost.
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A bucolic place to go for a drink after dinner. Quiet atmosphere and perfect service.
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The HOTEL PALAU MARCELLI ☆☆☆☆ is located at C/ Carbonar, 1, Castelló D'Empúries 17486 (Girona). This hotel, dating back to the 17th century, has been renovated with a very tasteful and comfortable modernist design, preserving the original walls of the Palau Macelli. The hotel features 14 rooms, all fully equipped and comfortable, suites, and double rooms with a washbasin, separate bathtub and shower, a lounge with minibar, 43" Smart TV, wifi, safe, etc. The price per night also includes the morning breakfast (value for money). They also have a private SPA area with massage zone, wellness, jacuzzi, sauna, chromotherapy shower, heated loungers, etc. Additionally, there's an outdoor pool on the rooftop and a large garden where there's a bar and you can taste a variety of cocktails, cavas, select wines from our region, etc., and enjoy the excellent views of the Empordà plain and the exterior façade of the Sta Maria basilica. In the garden, they also host musical shows and dancing. The hotel offers comfort, tranquility, and wellness for health; the attention staff are very professional, kind, and attentive when serving you. I want to congratulate the hotel hosts, such as Anna and Oleguer, for their good taste in designing and decorating the entire hotel, as well as for their kindness and attention at all times. We had a great time, and I only have words of gratitude. Thank you very much for everything and see you soon. I recommend you visit it. Petrus G. from Figueres (27-06-21)
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Perfect experience in this beautiful restored Palace. The Hotel is rated as 4* superior. Every corner is a perfect place to spend some time. Careful, delicate, and appropriate decoration for the building and the surroundings. The walls of the Palace tell the history; we can see exquisite Catalan vaults with inscriptions from 1890. The Hotel has a rooftop pool and wellness services such as a complete massage menu. They use environmentally-friendly amenities. Complete and good breakfast with natural foods. The staff is very professional and pleasant.
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In the heart of Castelló d'Empúries, a place with a very interesting history, a ****s hotel, currently restored.
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Highly recommendable, the facilities are spectacular and decorated with exquisite taste. I would particularly highlight the service attention at all times.
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This hotel in Castello d'Empuries has recently opened and offers you double rooms and fully renovated suites. The hotel was built in an old Italian palace and charmingly blends the new with the old. A very friendly young couple manages the hotel with a lot of dynamism. A bar offers you drinks to enjoy in the hotel's gardens in the evening. The breakfast is complete and prepared with fresh regional products. Ultimately, a very good value for money.
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Fantastic experience: One of the best places to be in Costa Brava. I loved the bar too and the modern bathroom details. Cannot wait to go back, really felt like home!
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We spent last night, me, my wife Araceli, and our 2-year-old daughter Abril. We are delighted with the service received from all the hotel staff, and I want to tell you that the facilities and services are fantastic. We will return!!!
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An amazing place, very well-kept details and very friendly staff. They offered us a better room and we were really happy. The terrace with the pool is small but enough to cool off, and the gardens are amazing for having a drink in the afternoon or evening. 100% recommendable for a weekend getaway and relaxation. 10/10
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We loved it! The hotel is beautiful, all new and recently renovated. The room was spectacular, with all the amenities one could need. But what we liked most was the treatment from the couple running the hotel, charming. Without a doubt, we will recommend Palau Macelli to our friends!
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If you have to stay in the area, we could only recommend this hotel! We had a perfect stay! The hotel is new and beautiful, the reception is warm and professional, the whole team is very attentive. The village is charming and centrally located for going to various places on the Costa Brava while enjoying the calm of Castelló. Book it, it's worth it!
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Fantastic experience: Great experience in this charming hotel! We had an excellent stay. Everything was perfect: the welcome, the personalized breakfast, the suite and what a view from the pool!
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Superb place, impeccable service and attentive, the rooms are clean, spacious and well-appointed. A nice extra: the rooftop pool with an extraordinary view! We will return with great pleasure!
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Their gardens for having a drink are spectacularly beautiful, good atmosphere, tranquility, good service and treatment, and during COVID times, all safety measures are respected. The only negative point is that the cocktail menu does not offer much variety, but I highly recommend it!
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I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful place by attending a concert in its spectacular garden. I am left wanting to stay at the hotel. I will definitely return.
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Romantic place with views of the Empordà plain and the Cathedral of Castellón. A nice place to have a drink with your partner or friends. With good service.
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Spectacular space with excellent service
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Bucolic and jazzy ambiance!
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Place with spectacular views... very relaxing atmosphere, good service and reasonable prices, I recommend it without a doubt
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