Hotel El Palace BarcelonavsCotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both El Palace Hotel and Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection are praised by expert writers. On balance, Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection ranks slightly higher than El Palace Hotel. Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 12 reviews such as Wallpaper, Jetsetter and goop.
Hotel El Palace Barcelona Show All Reviews
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona
From $352/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"This emblematic hotel... is steeped in tradition."
Frommer's
"Formerly the legendary Ritz, and now a member of Spain's top HUSA chain, this Art Deco hotel... was totally refurbished in 2009 and now has a newly dazzling interior." Full review
Fodor's
"Founded in 1919 by Caesar Ritz, this is the original Ritz, the grande dame of Barcelona hotels, renamed in 2005." Full review
Jetsetter
"In the heart of the Catalonian capital, the El Palace hotel is Barcelona’s gilded grande dame, steps from Paseo de Gracia and Las Ramblas. First opened in the 1919 as the Ritz, its 2009..." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Palace oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Built in 1919, but renovated in 2004, this Eixample neighborhood hotel is near several major attractions: Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia, The Picasso Museum, and Museum of Modern Art." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This deluxe hotel, is an emblem of tradition and style, with great service. The famous Restaurant Caelis offers an innovative gourmet menu."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The El Palace... combines the requisite ornamentation of its origins with updating that both preserves its opulence and brings contemporary freshness to the traditional aesthetic." Full review
Star Service
"The size, accommodations and sensational service offered create something of a fairytale moment for all who stay here." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Bedrooms are more restrained, with a subtly neo-classical feel. Eating and drinking options cover most needs and budgets, with the Caelis restaurant and Bluesman cocktail bar." Full review
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 670, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
From $221/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"What was once a cotton mill, this 19th-century structure is now a luxury hotel under Marriott's formidable Autograph Collection brand, featuring a curated group of historic properties around the world." Full review
Wallpaper
"The architectural legacy of Barcelona’s mercantile past is the lure of Autograph Collection’s new Cotton House Hotel in the district of Eixample." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This splendid new addition to the city's luxury hotels situated in the former headquarters of the Cottonmakers' Guild, something which is alluded to throughout." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With 83 luxurious bedrooms including seven suites, guests make their entrance through a stunning hall of mirrors that leads to an octagonal hall with two sweeping staircases." Full review
Fodor's
"The eye is drawn to the wrought-iron spiral staircase, suspended–-not anchored–-top to bottom. The four levels of room luxury (Panama, Madras, Cotton, Egyptian) offer king-size beds, minimalist decors." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stunning neoclassical building on the Gran Via with bold colors, elegant period details, and top-notch service." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Housed in the former headquarters of the city’s cotton guild, this hotel has honoured its origins." Full review
Departures
"Located in the former headquarters of the Cotton Textile Foundation, the Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection offers a glimpse into the lives of the 19th-century Catalan bourgeoisie." Full review
goop
"Back in the 1880’s this landmark neoclassical building housed the Cotton Textile Exchange, but these days it’s home to a stunning 83-room hotel with a moody interior, a sweeping rooftop deck, and a one-of-a-kind suspended spiral staircase." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection is a classy luxury property with historic flair that's just northwest of the Gothic Quarter." Full review