H10 Catalunya PlazaEditor's Pick

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The centrally-located hotel H10 has 46 rooms, three stars and lots of class. Situated on Plaça Catalunya, this comfortable hotel puts you in the heart of the city near La Rambla, Passieg de Gracia, the Gothic Quarter and the Airport Bus.

Rooms here are comfortable and contemporary, with all the necessary amenities and then some. Décor is simple, furniture and beds basic. Watch out for the single rooms, which are very small, albeit amenity-packed. All rooms feature soundproof windows (great since the super-central location equals high commotion factor), plus tea and coffee facilities, a cable TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Half of the rooms have French balconies (and higher rates) with great views of the busy plaza.

Bathrooms are basic but new, and equipped with hair dryers, toiletries and bathtubs. They also have large mirrors and bidets, and are fairly spacious by Barcelona standards.

Natural light floods the building through multiple interior courtyard spaces. And the H10 preserves many of the original Art Nouveau details of its historic building, which dates back to 1892. We loved the marble countertops and the stained-glass windows above the reception.

The second-floor restaurant, open for lunch only, is popular with locals because of its superb menu del día (daily special), a very inexpensive three-course meal, which includes wine and gorgeous plaza views. Coffee, tea and snacks are also sold throughout the day in the H10’s stylish lounge.

This is an ideal place for business travelers or anyone looking for a no-fuss hotel experience. There are meeting rooms on site and parking nearby. The airport bus departs from and drops off at Plaça Catalunya, and the Metro and taxi station is also very close.

A buffet breakfast is available for an additional (if exorbitant) fee.

» Regina WB

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.