rewardopedia
Hilton Honors · LXRBarcelona, Spain

WITTMORE HOTEL, an SLH Hotel Barcelona

WITTMORE HOTEL is a 22-room, adults-only SLH boutique hotel tucked into Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Its appeal centers on dark, club-like design, a vertical-garden courtyard, creative Mediterranean dining and a rooftop plunge pool.

  • Adults-only boutique hotel with just 22 rooms in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
  • Tucked-away setting on a narrow alley near Barcelona Cathedral, La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya
  • Courtyard-centered layout with what the hotel describes as Barcelona’s largest vertical garden
  • Rooftop plunge pool, sun loungers, terrace and poolside bar
  • Design style mixing dim lighting, Bordeaux velvet, black-painted walls and speakeasy-like atmosphere
  • Creative Mediterranean dining through Contraban and rooftop venue Sobreático by Contraban
The verdict When to go
1
member perks confirmed
22
rooms on property
Booking this stay

Bookable with Hilton Honors points. Award pricing varies by date and category, so check the program's official award chart for current rates rather than trusting a published number that can go stale.

The verdictAI-generated · engine-checked

“WITTMORE HOTEL is a 22-room, adults-only SLH boutique hotel tucked into Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Its appeal centers on dark, club-like design, a vertical-garden courtyard, creative Mediterranean dining and a rooftop plunge pool.”

Book it if
  • Ideal for couples seeking an adults-only Gothic Quarter hideaway
  • Ideal for design-focused travelers who prefer small boutique hotels
  • Ideal for food-and-cocktail travelers who want strong on-site dining and bar spaces
  • Ideal for Hilton Honors members looking for an SLH-style stay in central Barcelona
Key takeaways
  • WITTMORE HOTEL is a 22-room, adults-only SLH boutique property in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
  • The experience is built around intimacy, design, dining, a vertical-garden courtyard and a rooftop plunge pool rather than resort-style facilities.
  • Every room is courtyard-facing, with common features such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibar, rain shower and turndown service.
  • The hotel is close to major old-city sights, including Barcelona Cathedral, La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya.
  • There is no described club lounge, spa or fitness center.
Diamond breakfast benefit
Not confirmed
Suite upgrade eligibility
Not confirmed
Free Wi-Fi for members
Confirmed · Complimentary internet for members.
At a glanceUpdated 2026-07-10T15:30:21.753456+00:00 · comparables research
Rewardopedia readStrong
Rooms
22
Source
Pools
1 · Outdoor
Source
Neighborhood
Very Walkable · Vibrant
Source
WellnessStandard
DiningNot enough data
LocationStandout
RoomsStrong
LeisurePresent
Room profile
Suite ForwardHigh
  • · avg 5.0 listed features per room type
  • · suite accommodations present
Compare with a nearby property
About the property

What makes WITTMORE HOTEL, an SLH Hotel worth the points.

WITTMORE HOTEL, an SLH Hotel, is an intimate adults-only boutique property in Barcelona’s Barri Gòtic, set at Carrer de Riudarenes 7 on a narrow alleyway in the medieval old city. With just 22 rooms, it feels deliberately tucked away despite being close to Barcelona Cathedral, Barcelona City Council, La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya. The design leans dark, romantic and club-like: dim lighting, Bordeaux velvet curtains, black-painted walls and a mood often compared to a New York speakeasy with British and Barcelona influences. Rooms are organized around an interior courtyard with a vertical garden that the hotel describes as the largest in Barcelona, giving the property a quiet inward-facing layout. Food, drink and social spaces are central to the stay. Contraban anchors the creative Mediterranean dining program, while Sobreático by Contraban extends the experience to the rooftop with al fresco dining, a plunge pool, sun loungers and a poolside bar. The courtyard also operates as a social hub with bar service and DJ-led evenings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As a Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World bookable through Hilton, WITTMORE offers a distinctive alternative to larger chain hotels in Barcelona: small-scale, adults-only, design-forward and highly central, with loyalty-program integration but no conventional executive lounge format.

Rooms & suites

Pick your window on the city.

19 square meters
Cozy Room

The cozy entry-level option is described as 19 square meters for two adults, prioritizing atmosphere and design over extra space. It can be configured with a king bed or two twin beds.

King bed or two twin bedsCourtyard viewRain showerAir conditioning and Wi-Fi
King bed
King Room

This king-bedded room category offers the hotel’s courtyard-facing, adults-only design with a more relaxed layout than the smallest rooms. It keeps the same moody, vintage-meets-modern style found throughout the property.

Courtyard viewRain showerMinibar with complimentary items listed by the hotelNight turndown service
More spacious suite-style layout
Junior Suite

Junior suites are referenced as larger accommodations with enhanced layouts while preserving the same interior-courtyard orientation. They suit guests who want more room to settle in without leaving the hotel’s intimate boutique scale.

Courtyard viewKing bedRain showerWi-Fi and air conditioning
Top suite category
Wittmore Suite

The Wittmore Suite is referenced as the hotel’s top suite category, offering the most generous accommodation within the 22-room property. It maintains the courtyard-focused design and is positioned for guests wanting the hotel’s highest room category.

Courtyard-facing orientationKing bedRain showerAccess to the hotel’s rooftop and shared social spaces
Dining

Where you'll actually eat.

Contraban RestaurantCreative MediterraneanContraban is the hotel’s in-house restaurant concept, led by chef Alain Guiard and described as a creative, Mediterranean-rooted dining experience. The style is more artistic and experiential than traditional hotel brasserie dining.
Sobreático by ContrabanMediterranean rooftop diningSobreático by Contraban is the rooftop restaurant and bar setting, listed for breakfast, lunch and dinner with al fresco dining. It connects the hotel’s culinary program with the rooftop terrace, plunge pool and poolside bar atmosphere.
Courtyard Bar ServiceBar service and light bitesThe interior courtyard functions as a social hub with bar service and all-day bites. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, the space hosts DJ-driven sessions from 8 pm to 11 pm.
Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in August
Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Shoulder-season months offer mild, relatively dry weather around 14–21°C, fewer crowds, manageable prices, and good conditions for festivals and sightseeing without peak-summer heat.

Avoid
Jul–Aug

Hot, humid conditions coincide with peak tourist season, larger crowds, higher accommodation prices, stronger award demand, and some August closures.

From the analysis

A few more timing notes.

Choose Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings if you want the courtyard’s DJ-led social atmosphere from 8 pm to 11 pm.
Pick quieter midweek nights if you prefer the adults-only, tucked-away feel with less emphasis on evening programming.
Warmer, sunnier periods are the best fit for making full use of the rooftop plunge pool, loungers and al fresco dining setup.
Weekend stays can align with the hotel’s brunch schedule, while the central Gothic Quarter location works well year-round for sightseeing on foot.
The fine print
  • · The hotel has only 22 rooms, so availability can be limited in a central Barcelona location.
  • · Rooms face the interior courtyard rather than the street, which supports quiet and privacy but means no classic street-view rooms.
  • · The property is adults-only; it is not positioned for family stays with children.
  • · No dedicated spa or fitness center is described in the provided hotel information.
Pay with points

Cards that get you here.

Co-brand cards earn Hilton Honors points directly; the rest move points in from bank programs at the ratios and transfer times shown. Award pricing itself lives with the official Hilton Honors tools above.

The Barcelona shortlist

How it stacks up across town.

Full comparison →
This property compared with other hotels in Barcelona
HotelProgram
WITTMORE HOTEL, an SLH Hotelthis one
Hilton Honors
Claris Hotel and Spa, an SLH Hotel
Hilton Honors
Gran Derby Suite, an SLH Hotel
Hilton Honors
Grand Hotel Central, an SLH Hotel
Hilton Honors
Hotel Bagues, an SLH Hotel
Hilton Honors
Book experiences

Tours & activities in Barcelona.

Tours and activities via Viator. Prices shown are live from Viator at page load. We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our editorial inclusion, rankings, or verdicts.

Getting there & around

Barcelona, decoded.

The neighborhood

A tucked-away alley setting in Barcelona’s Barri Gòtic, surrounded by centuries-old buildings in the medieval old city.

Barcelona CathedralBarcelona City CouncilLa RamblaPlaça de CatalunyaGothic Quarter historic streets
On property
Rooftop plunge poolRooftop terrace with sun loungersPoolside barInterior courtyard with vertical gardenOn-site restaurantBar serviceLibrary24-hour front desk
  • Adults-only policy
  • Only 22 rooms
  • Courtyard-facing room layout
  • Vertical garden described by the hotel as Barcelona’s largest
  • Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World bookable through Hilton
FAQs · schema.org/FAQPage

What people ask about WITTMORE HOTEL, an SLH Hotel.

Data freshness
  • // award pricing: see official Hilton Honors award chart
  • // source: www.hilton.com

Cash rates are re-checked on a schedule; live award pricing comes straight from the program rather than a number we publish here. See methodology.

Other Hilton Honors propertiesAll Hilton Honors properties