10/10
“Gorgeous property that feels 5 star.”
Very lux. The room was perfectly appointed and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Barcelona · head to head
Cotton House Hotel vs ME by Meliá Barcelona
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: ME by Meliá Barcelona is $279 a night less. They are 304 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book ME by Meliá Barcelona unless you specifically want the townhouse feel and Cotton House's pool and gym. ME costs $452 a night with a 10/10 from 2,619 reviews, against Cotton House's $1,132 and 9.1/10 from a much smaller sample of 232. Both sit within 300 metres of each other on or just off Gran Vía, so location is a wash. The price gap is large and the review volume favours ME heavily, which matters more than a fraction of a rating point.
The look and the feel
Cotton House Hotel
Cotton House occupies the former headquarters of the Association of Cotton Manufacturers, a nineteenth-century building whose bones (grand staircase, high ceilings, a proper library room) were kept and dressed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán in a soft, tailored palette of cream, blush and brass. It reads as a private club rather than a hotel: chesterfields, botanical prints, a hush in the lounges even at midday. The seasonal outdoor pool and a sixth-floor gym and massage room are tucked above the historic floors, so the old-world rooms and the amenity spaces feel deliberately separate.
Cotton House suits travellers who want a quiet, design-led townhouse experience with a pool and spa built into a historic building.
ME by Meliá Barcelona
ME Barcelona, designed by Dominique Perrault, is a glass-skinned tower on Plaça de Tetuan that behaves nothing like its neighbour: a vertical, reflective block with a rooftop terrace and city views instead of period detail. Rooms lean minimal and technical - flat-screens, coffee machines, mood lighting - built for guests who want efficiency and a skyline rather than a salon. The lobby moves fast, multilingual, 24-hour, with the churn of a large modern hotel rather than the stillness of a converted mansion.
ME Barcelona suits travellers who want a high-scoring, well-run modern hotel with city views and don't need a pool or spa.
ME lacks the fitness facility Cotton House offers, so anyone wanting an on-site gym or the seasonal pool loses that at the cheaper hotel.
Cotton House is the more beautiful place to actually sit in, because its rooms were once something else and still show it, where ME's glass tower is sleek but generic.
The numbers
| Cotton House Hotel | ME by Meliá Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $741 | $462 |
| Guest rating | 9.1/10 | 10/10 |
| Reviews | 232 | 2619 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 304 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Cotton House Hotel has
- Fitness
Only ME by Meliá Barcelona has
- Pet
- Beach
What guests actually say
Cotton House Hotel
- stunningly beautiful property
- exceptional friendly staff
- high quality room decor
- slow drink service at pool
- small pool for hotel size
“This is such a shame as the hotel is gorgeous.”
ME by Meliá Barcelona
- excellent central location
- spacious comfortable rooms
- rooftop pool and bar
Cotton House guests praise near-flawless luxury and service despite one gripe about pool service, while ME by Meliá guests are happy mainly with location and rooftop amenities, suggesting Cotton House delivers a more consistently elevated experience.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Cotton House Hotel
- Room, 1 Queen Bed (Panama Room)Room Only$731
- Room, 1 Queen Bed (Panama Room)Room Only · free cancellation$739
- Room, 1 Queen Bed (Panama Room) 1 Queen BedRoom Only · free cancellation$758
ME by Meliá Barcelona
- Always MeRoom Only$462
- Always Me City ViewRoom Only$487
- Standard MeRoom Only$496
In guests' own words
Cotton House Hotel
2/10
“Beautiful property but terrible service”
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.
10/10
“Perfection”
Absolutely stunningly beautiful property. This property deserves 10 stars. The decor was pure perfection and the staff was exceptional.
About each
Cotton House Hotel
Luxurious Stay in the Heart of Barcelona Elegantly Decorated Rooms and Seasonal Outdoor Pool Experience the epitome of luxury at Cotton House Hotel. Indulge in elegantly decorated rooms, enjoy free WiFi, and take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool. Charming Historical Building with Modern Amenities Immerse yourself in the rich history of the…
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ME by Meliá Barcelona
Luxurious Accommodation ME Barcelona, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona, offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and stunning city views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a safety deposit box for your convenience. Exceptional Services Indulge in room service, concierge assistance, and a continental…
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Facilities, in full
Cotton House Hotel
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
ME by Meliá Barcelona
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
Where they are
Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 670Carrer de Casp 1-13
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