Any suggestions on SPG/Marriott hotels in Barcelona for personal travel?

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W Barcelona is great, especially if you have good enough status for an upgrade. The breakfast is amazing so take that over the points for sure

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Cotton house is also amazing

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If for personal + you have the time available, consider to spend some time at the Meridien Ra close to Barcelona (cheap train ride or rent a car and drive along the coast). Otherwise W and Cotton House are both awesome. W for being close to the beach; Cotton House for the beautiful design + convenient location

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Stayed at the W, amazing hotel with great amenities. If you have status, you'll be set with their breakfast. Wouldn't spend too much time in Barca, don't think it lived up to the hype. Not to mention everyone there has a stick up their ass when it comes to Catalan v Spanish.

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I stayed at both the w and the cotton house. I wish I would have simply stayed at the cotton house the whole time. I think the city lived up to the hype. The sights are great and spend a little time living in the city. Take some walks, enjoy afternoon beers and sardines. The way of life is phenomenal there. Also, my sense was that most people don’t mind have a stick up their ass about the language. I found myself speaking elementary Spanish, to realize that it is not the language. No one seemed to mind. And no one seemed to mind if we spoke English. Just be friendly and gracious for their hospitality and you’ll be fine

Thanks pwc1, any specific reason to choose cotton house over w? The W seems closer to beach, better views etc. Not worth it ?

Depends on how you want to allocate your time. If 80% beach; 20% city: W. If 80% city & 20% beach: Cotton House.

I’d say it’s more worthwhile to see the city when visiting Barcelona. If you aim to spend most of your time at the beach, I’d pick another destination with more beautiful and less crowded beaches

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