Wittmore Hotel - Adults Only

This adults-only establishment is located in the Gothic District – the oldest part of Barcelona – but the accommodations are anything but antiquated. Stylish and modern, the small hotel’s rooms surround a lush courtyard with a beautiful living green wall. Breakfast is fresh and tasty at the restaurant, and the staff are friendly and professional – always remembering our names. Our room was comfortable and luxurious, with a minibar stocked with potato chips, ingredients for gin and tonics, and bottles of water as a nice touch. We especially enjoyed the nightly turndown service, and the rooftop offers stunning views of the city, plus a pool to cool off in. We’d definitely stay here again!

We stayed here for 3 nights and it grew on us. Initially, we were like, "What have we done booking here?" The room was small (mostly a long hallway of unusable space) and cramped ... although the bathroom was perfect ... almost as big as the bedroom and had the best shower we experienced on a 12 day long trip through Spain and France. Seriously, we must have showered 3 times a day because it was very hot and felt better than going in their tiny puddle ... er, pool. While the actual room was not our favourite during the trip, the hotel stay itself was among our favorite. Overall, what won us over was the level of service. The staff were friendly and excellent ... especially the Italian overnight desk agent. Our room was cleaned spotless each day, there was a welcome bottle of Cava on ice waiting for us when we arrived and the mini-bar was all free. Seems like a little thing but each day it saved us money on drinks because they restocked 2 bottles of local beer, a small caraf of gin and tonics and cold water and juice. The best potato chips we ever tried and a small container of nuts. For a $500/night hotel, it seems like a non-factor but this was one of our favourite parts of the stay. We had come to Barcelona hoping for a bright, sunny, airy feel ... know that this hotel is pretty 'dark and moody'. When you enter, the lobby is beautiful but lots of maroon velvet and black accents. The rooms are similar. Maroon carpet and walls, not much lighting and they are cozy but feel a little 'gothic'. Each room has tall windows which open out onto a 'shaft' in the center of the building with ivy on it. You miss out on the sunlight and at night, even with all the lights on, the room is a bit depressing. The room is very tight (aside for the long hallway which included a closet for clothing (very narrow, so our suitcases wouldn't fit and we had to lay them on the floor of the hallway) and the mini-bar. There really wasn't too much space to walk around the bed and they had a small bench and a table and chair, which were so small I can't imagine anyone actually using them. There was a Marshall bluetooth speaker and the bed was pretty comfortable, if not a bit on the firm side, with enough pillows. The A/C kept the room cold enough vs. the 90 degree and humid weather outside. Oddly enough, my favourite part of any hotel room is the bathroom. This was the true standout. The shower was a huge 'bay' with a shower curtain, which didn't look too luxurious but the rainfall shower absolutely felt like a waterfall with wonderful pressure and you could have the two heads on at the same time. The sink area was smaller than we hoped but nicely done in marble and silver accents. No bidet, which surprised us for Europe, but the bathroom was separate enough to offer privacy from the sleeping room. The toiletries were disappointing as the containers were on the wall vs. individual. (I am an actual soap guy ... and hate using communal body wash.) I will say that the hotel had a nice, classy vibe. It felt much more like a hotel in Paris (with a British name) than anything we'd dreamed of in Barcelona. The roof deck was great ... it had panoramic views of the city and had enough space to stretch out. It rained for part of our trip, so the cushions on all the furniture were a bit wet, even when the sun came out. There was a shallow (2-3 foot) pool, which we jokingly called 'the puddle' and a section you could sit and have a smoke, or loungers you could lay on. We had one meal in the downstairs restaurant and a few drinks. Both were okay/average. The location is great ... in the Gothic quarter. It is VERY hard to find the hotel without a map the first time or two. After a day, it's easier to find once you are familiar with the landmarks. The Gothic Quarter is beautiful and feels a bit like a cleaner version of Naples, Italy. It's a 15 minute walk to the 'heart' of Barcelona. It seems like there are a lot of newer restaurants/bars near the hotel, although very nice ones. Bar La Playa is right around the corner ... this is a 'must do' Tapas place. If we had to do it over again, this is exactly where we would want to stay again. Historic but close to shopping, etc. The worst part about this hotel is parking and getting around with a car. The streets are too narrow to drive down for most people ... the hotel directed us to a parking garage, which was impossible to find so we parked

This hotel is a must for anyone visiting Barcelona! Situated in a quiet corner of the city's vibrant Gothic Quarter, it was the perfect place to stay for four nights. Rooms facing the courtyard boasted plush furnishings and a stylish dark colour palette (their robes were a delight!), and the cute rooftop bar provided delicious food. The breakfast selection was great, with both healthy and indulgent options available, as well as room service and cocktails. The mini bar was pre-stocked with beers, gin and bottled water. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel was luxurious but not too pretentious. We definitely recommend this place and would love to come back. 10/10!

Had an excellent stay at this lovely hotel. The room was beautifully designed and full of thoughtful touches. The staff at the front desk was exceptionally helpful and friendly and gave us some great tips for the area. It's located in the superb Gothic quarter of Barcelona, a short walk away from a variety of enjoyable restaurants and the beach. Highly recommended.

We recently departed from a stay and would absolutely recommend it to others. The decor was very nice, the staff were very friendly and accommodating if you have any specific needs, and the rooms were quiet and comfortable (with a true king bed). A free minibar with beer, components for a cocktail, and cold water was a nice touch. The only downside was its location - cabs/Ubers had difficulty finding it and kept trying to drop us off a few blocks away. When leaving, the cab wouldn’t come close due to the narrow streets, so you need to carry your luggage yourself. If you are looking for a full service/doorman kind of place, this is not it, but it is still a great option, for those willing to put up with the inconvenience.