COTTON HOUSE HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, Barcelona

Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection - A 19th-century textile guild headquarters with bespoke tailoring service and rooftop terrace in Barcelona's Eixample

Set in an 1879 landmark building designed by Catalan architect Elies Rogent, this Barcelona hotel preserves the original marble staircase, parquet flooring, and coffered library of the former Cotton Producers' Guild headquarters. The Cotton House Hotel features 83 rooms and suites, ranging from 247.5 ft² Panama rooms to the 968.5 ft² Vichy duplex suite with a private 269 ft² terrace. The property's Batuar Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with uninterrupted service from 7 AM to 10:30 PM, complemented by a bar offering over 30 rum varieties. A 3229 ft² terrace with vegetation provides outdoor dining space, while the library hosts traditional afternoon tea. The Cotton House Hotel maintains its textile heritage through an on-site tailoring service from Santa Eulalia, Barcelona's premier tailor. Located in Eixample, the hotel stands within a 5-minute walk of Passeig de Gracia and 10 minutes from Las Ramblas.

Pros

The original 19th-century frescoes, decorative moldings, and marquetry parquet have been meticulously preserved

The property features a unique suspended spiral staircase from 1957

The sophisticated concierge service specializes in insider knowledge of Barcelona

A bespoke tailoring service continues the building's textile tradition

Cons

20-minute drive from the airport

25-minute walk to the beach