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Gran Hotel La FloridavsCotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Gran Hotel La Florida scores slightly better than Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection. Gran Hotel La Florida scores 90 with approval from 15 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Gran Hotel La Florida
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Ctra Vallvidrera al Tibidabo 83-89, 08035 Barcelona
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The five-star, hillside Gran Hotel La Florida re-creates the glory days of the 1950s... Sunday brunch on the terrace at L’Orangerie restaurant is one of the city’s great secrets."
Concierge "For some, it's too far removed from Barcelona's bustle. For others, the setting is the draw—high atop a lush mountain 15 minutes outside the city center."
Fodor's "Nonpareil views over Barcelona, water sculptures everywhere but in your bed, a superb restaurant (L'Orangerie), and design-conscious suites." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"With a fairly removed location in the hills that ring the city, the 70-room Gran Hotel La Florida has a history as a luxurious, star-studded getaway far from the frenzy of Barcelona's crowds." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 70-room hotel is situated atop a hill next to an amusement park in the Mount Tibidabo area." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in a Modernista villa in the hills above Barce lona, this luxurious hotel has been beautifully renovated by the finest designers and architects."
Condé Nast Traveler "Not only defines urbane comfort for the twenty-first century but is pulling in one of the sexiest crowds on the Continent." Full review
Star Service "This hotel sits on the panoramic bluff Mount Tibiabo (one of the highest points in town) overlooking the entire city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean beyond." Full review
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Gayot "Built as a hotel in 1924 and restored in 1950 after serving as a military hospital, Gran Hotel La Florida has housed prestigious guests."
Afar Magazine "All the rooms have oak floors, luxurious furniture and fittings, and generously-sized marble bathrooms with in-floor heating and separate showers and bathtubs." Full review
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection Star Service
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goop Oyster 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
