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Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection

Barcelona • Dreta de l'Eixample • SPLURGE

avg. $550 / night

Includes $29 / night in cash back

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At a glance

A converted 1890s neoclassical landmark on Passeig de Gràcia with a rooftop pool overlooking Sagrada Família.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts exploring Barcelona's Eixample

Highlights:

  • Neoclassical 1890s industrial federation headquarters on Passeig de Gràcia
  • Rooftop pool with direct Sagrada Família sightline
  • Interiors by Contemporain Studio blend dark timber and brass detailing
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PB hotel design editorial

The former headquarters of the Fomento del Trabajo Nacional, Barcelona's storied industrial employers' federation, was never going to submit quietly to conversion. Built in the late nineteenth century on Passeig de Gràcia's eastern flank in the heart of the Eixample, the neoclassical limestone building — its carved pilasters, balustraded balconies, and ornate window pediments visible in these images — carries the institutional gravity of an organisation that shaped Catalan commercial life for generations. Cotton House Hotel, which opened in 2015 as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, was shaped from this landmark by Lázaro Rosa-Violán of Contemporain Studio, whose brief was to honour the building's past while recalibrating it entirely for contemporary hospitality. Rosa-Violán's interiors play across registers with considerable skill. The bar moves between dark-stained timber panelling and an ornate carved fireplace surround on one side, and a brass-detailed counter with patterned cement floor tiles on the other — the atmosphere closer to a well-appointed private club than a hotel lobby bar. Guest rooms are quieter in register: upholstered headboards set beneath a frieze of botanical line drawings in one configuration, sepia-toned forest murals anchoring another, dark oak flooring grounding both. The rooftop, where a timber-decked pool terrace frames a direct sightline to the Sagrada Família across the Eixample grid, converts the building's civic height into something altogether more personal. The property holds 83 rooms across six floors.

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Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection Reviews

1,971 reviews

"This is such a shame as the hotel is gorgeous. Room is lovely. Aircon worked great. Linens were high quality. Stayed 3 nights in a Tafetan Suite on a cash stay. No points, no upgrades, etc. Pool is too small for the hotel so people sit on the deck making the space crowded and not very relaxing. After waiting 45 minutes for drink service at the pool today, I left the pool and went down to the bar to order drinks. They refused to serve drinks to bring to the pool and told us we had to wait for pool service. The hotel booked a dinner reservation for us. However when we arrived the restaurant didn’t have a reservation for us. So after an hour of standing awkwardly outside the restaurant, the hotel concierge only blamed the restaurant and told us the only options available to us were “risky” walk ins we could try one after the other or “very touristy” places. They didn’t even offer a table in their own restaurant. It turned out the concierge made the reservation in his own name - the restaurant showed us the emails - and so after finally being seated over an hour later, there was no apology or acknowledgement of wrongdoing by from the hotel. Breakfast service is slow similar to pool service. As of 3pm today, housekeeping has yet to come. All in all, it’s just not a luxury property. And when things go wrong, they aren’t around to make it right."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 05, 2026

"Absolutely stunningly beautiful property. This property deserves 10 stars. The decor was pure perfection and the staff was exceptional."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 19, 2026

"I have stayed at luxury properties all over the world as a Marriott Titanium member, and I can confidently say that the Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona is easily in my top five. From start to finish, the experience was absolutely flawless. The Service: The attention to detail here is unmatched. Every single staff member was incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive to our every need. The Food & Drink: Easily a major highlight of the stay. The bar serves up the most amazing, fresh craft cocktails. Breakfast was an absolute standout—do not miss the eggs benedict or the traditional Iberian jamón with fresh tomato bread. I still dream about it/ The Rooms & Location: Our room perfectly blended modern luxury with gorgeous high ceilings that made the space feel grand yet comfortable. Plus, the central location is unbeatable for exploring Barcelona. I am already counting down the days until I can go back. If you are looking for top-tier luxury and impeccable service in Barcelona, this is it!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 10, 2026

"Centrally located between L'Example and the Gothic Quarter. It is within walking distance to many of the main sites in Barcelona. This hotel is in a beautifully restored turn of the century building filled with many examples of the era. The room was comfortable and very well designed with a very nice walk-in closet and bathroom. As always, the Marriott bed is very comfortable. The breakfast was in a very nice room and very well prepared with many choices. We enjoyed it every day. The server was very nice and attentive to our needs. He would come around often to make sure everything was okay and ask if we needed anything else. The personnel was very polite and professional since the moment we walked in. This was the first time we stay in this area, we will definitely return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 31, 2026

"Fine facility. Great staff. Good location. Nice breakfast buffet."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 17, 2026

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