Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection, Barcelona, Spain
A city landmark for generations, this neoclassical 19th-century building and former headquarters of the Cotton Producers' Guild has been lovingly transformed into an enticing hotel experience with many of the building's original elements – the imposing marble staircase, delicate parquet and frescoes, and incredible six-storey suspended spiral staircase – meticulously restored to beautiful effect.
And while not in the most attractive part of town, the narrow rooftop pool deck overlooking Gaudí's Sagrada Família; innovative tapas and award-winning cocktails at Batuar Restaurant; tailoring service in the original atelier; and out of this world concierge team more than make up for the setting.