January 26, 2023

The Best Hotels in Barcelona

The Hotel Arts, Barcelona. Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton

Travelers are enchanted by the Catalonian capital's elegant tree-lined streets, eclectic boutiques, and old-school tapas bars. It is this beguiling mix that makes Barcelona's best hotels one of the most popular destinations for travelers year after year.

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On the glamorous Passeig de Gràcia, the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona always goes the extra mile to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Everything is just a short walk away, so the location is unbeatable.

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In this old-world destination, Hotel Arts Barcelona may seem like an emissary from the future, but its service is rooted in tradition. The waterside location of the W Barcelona and its sail-shaped silhouette make it unbeatable when it comes to views from the hotel.

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As a result, Marriott's Autograph Collection's Cotton House Hotel took the top spot on the list. Read on to discover why it's one of Barcelona's best hotels.

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Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection

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^{Courtesy of Autograph Collection Hotels}

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A textile guild used to use the building that now houses Hotel Cotton House. Throughout the building, cotton is used as a motif - the chandelier looks like cotton balls, and linens are crisp and clean. Heritage touches include a marble staircase and boiserie ceilings in the lobby.

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Guests can walk to attractions such as Plaça de Catalunya and Gaud's Casa Batlló from the hotel's location on Gran Via.

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