W BarcelonavsCotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, W Barcelona ranks significantly higher than Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection. W Barcelona ranks #4 in Barcelona with recommendations from 16 sources such as Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
W Barcelona Show All Reviews
Placa de la Rosa dels Vents, 1, 08039 Barcelona
From $290/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"Open-plan designer rooms have fantastic views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and facilities are first-rate."
Michelin Guide
"This hotel designed by Ricardo Bofill is located in the city's port area. It comprises of two glass bui ldings: one a cube, the other a huge sail rising impressively above the Mediterranean."
Concierge
"At 26 stories high, architect Ricardo Bofill's glass-clad, sail-shaped W Barcelona hotel is a real head-turner... The most beach-minded of all of Barcelona's hotels."
Fodor's
"Features throughout the hotel, such as the infinity-edge WET pool, a Bliss spa, and the Whatever/Whenever Service, add to the lush trappings." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Popularly known as the Hotel Vela (the sail hotel) for its billowing form, this sumptuous five-star option enjoys unparalleled sea views."
Star Service
"It raises eyebrows with its colorful, cutting-edge style and boisterous built-in social scene. This place makes quite a splash among well-heeled, young gallivanters." Full review
Gayot
"With a Bliss Spa, a SWEAT fitness center and a WET outdoor heated pool, this destination is rife with signature features of the W hotel chain."
Afar Magazine
"Only steps away from Barcelona's Barceloneta beach, the W Barcelona, has more to offer proximity to Barcelona's beach and port." Full review
Oyster
Romantic
"The 473-room W Barcelona is a luxury property that's enviably located on Barcelona's beach, close to the port." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This beachfront gem was designed by Ricardo Bofill." 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