Cotton House Hotel

The Cotton House Hotel is housed in a listed 19th-century landmark built in 1879 by Catalan architect Elies Rogent, during the height of Barcelona’s flourishing textile industry. For decades, the building served as the headquarters of the Catalan Association of Cotton Manufacturers (Fundación Textil Algodonera), before being transformed into one of the city’s most distinctive luxury hotels.

In 2015, the property underwent a thoughtful renovation led by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the acclaimed interior designer behind Hotel Praktik Bakery and Hotel Praktik Vinoteca. The redesign preserved the building’s grandeur, carefully conserving original features such as the striking marble staircase, ornate ceiling frescoes, and the remarkable spiral staircase (built in 1957), which appears suspended in midair without support from the floor below.

Refined Interiors & Unique Spaces

The Cotton House Hotel blends historic splendor with contemporary design, offering guests a refined and atmospheric stay.

Batuar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

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The hotel’s culinary centerpiece, Batuar, serves a full menu from 7 a.m. until midnight. Its name comes from the machine once used to press cotton to eliminate impurities. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails both indoors and on the expansive 300 m² terrace.

Library

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Once the meeting place and social club of the Cotton Producers Guild, the hotel’s library has been preserved as a quiet, elegant retreat.

Terrace

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The spacious 300- m2 terrace is accessible from Batuar.

Rooftop Pool

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The hotel’s rooftop pool is an oasis above the city, offering splendid views over the Eixample grid and toward Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, due for completion in 2026.

L’Atelier

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In homage to the building’s heritage, the atelier continues the tradition of tailoring. Partnered with Barcelona’s prestigious Santa Eulalia, the space offers guests the unique opportunity to request bespoke garments during their stay.

Gossypium

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Named after the Latin word for cotton flower, Gossypium houses the concierge service, dedicated to crafting personalized experiences for guests.

Rooms & Suites: Inspired by Cotton

The hotel features 83 rooms, including five suites, all designed around the subtle tones of the cotton plant: white, black, and sepia. Bed linens are made from 300-thread count mercerized Egyptian cotton, while bathrooms are stocked with Ortigia toiletries, crafted from natural Mediterranean ingredients.

Madras Room

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Madras Rooms (24 m²) – Facing Gran Vía, these rooms feature a king-size 2×2 bed.

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Cotton Room

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Overlooking a quiet Eixample courtyard garden, these rooms offer spacious comfort with king-size beds.

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Damask Suite

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A refined suite adorned with restored 19th-century frescoes, decorative mouldings, and intricate parquet floors, complete with a balcony overlooking Gran Vía.

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Vichy Suite

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A duplex suite with its own private terrace, located on the upper floor next to the pool, with views over Gran Vía.

Prime Location

Situated on Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, the Cotton House Hotel is within walking distance of Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, two of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces. The Gothic Quarter and Passeig de Gràcia are also nearby. For dining outside the hotel, I recommended restaurants El Nacional, a vibrant multi-restaurant food hall, and the classic Casa Alfonso.

A Modern Classic Since 2015

Since opening in February 2015, the Cotton House Hotel has established itself as one of Barcelona’s most distinctive luxury hotels, weaving together the city’s rich textile heritage with contemporary hospitality. Whether enjoying a cocktail at Batuar, taking in views from the rooftop pool, or sleeping under frescoed ceilings in the Damask Suite, guests experience Barcelona’s history and modern elegance in one extraordinary setting.

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