Historic, 19th-century building with
chic, artistic details
Centrally located right
on Barcelona’s main square, Plaza Catalunya
Contemporary guest rooms,
some with terraces or views of the plaza
Library Bar and Garden
Terrace open late
Free coffee and pastries
throughout the day
On-site 1892 Restaurant
serves a good breakfast buffet in a grand setting
Attractive meeting room on-site
Free access to sister hotel's pool, a two-minute walk away
Business center and free Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms are generally small
No fitness center
1892 Restaurant does not
serve lunch or dinner
Breakfast not included in room rates
Right on Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona’s main square, this mid-range boutique hotel is within walking distance of many of the city's major sights. Rooms are small but chic, and some have balconies with views of the namesake plaza. There's also a breakfast buffet (for a fee) and free coffee and pastries are served throughout the day. Guests looking for amenities
such as a pool or a gym and willing to pay a little more may want to try the hotel’s sister property, H10 Art
Gallery Hotel in the Eixample, or Hotel Espana Ramblas in the Old City.
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Scene
Romantic boutique hotel with antique and contemporary details
The H10's 19th-century brick-and-limestone facade with Juliet balconies makes it clear from the outside that guests are in for a charmingly romantic treat. Wrought-iron doors lead to an equally charming lobby lined in yellow damask wallpaper,
goldenrod-colored antique furniture, zinc mirrors, and abstract light fixtures.
The space looks old-fashioned and modern, grand and intimate at the same time. Guests are
greeted with sparkling wine or water, giving this mid-range property a distinctly upscale atmosphere. Past the front desk, a curving marble staircase
leads to the cozy Library Bar, with comfortable vintage chairs that are perfect
for sipping a coffee, tea, or cocktails. A large terrace opens off the back of the bar
and is equally charming for relaxing on warm nights. This hotel is great for
tourists or business travelers, and the romantic vibe is especially suited to couples.
Location
On Plaza Catalunya, walking distance to the metro and major landmarks
The H10 is located right on Plaza Catalunya, a short walk from two metro stations and within a five-minute stroll of La Rambla, the Barri Gotic, and the posh
Eixample district. Barcelona’s contemporary art
museum -- MACBA -- is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, while Antoni Gaudi’s
famous Casa Mila and Casa Batllo, are each within 15 minutes on foot. The
metro from Passeig de Gracia or Catalunya connects to the beach
at Barceloneta or Sagrada Familia Cathedral in around 20 minutes. Barcelona
Sants train station is five minutes away using Rodalies trains, or 10 minutes by
taxi. El Prat International Airport can be reached in 40 minutes by Aerobus
from Plaza Catalunya, and the same trip takes 20 minutes by cab.
Rooms
Simple rooms with comfortable beds and chic accents
While the common spaces
at this hotel are almost exuberantly loaded with details, the guest rooms are more
reserved, with a black-and-white color scheme and light-wood floors. Rooms are small but stylish, with thoughtful, artistic touches such as white-on-white
damask wallpaper and script triptychs flanking pillow-top beds. All
rooms have black wooden headboards, minibars, safes, large
flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, Nespresso coffeemakers, and free bottled water. Dark-wood desks and small stools have antique
silhouettes, but there isn’t any additional seating in the rooms.Deluxe Rooms have French doors that open onto Juliet balconies with views of Plaza Catalunya while Terrace Rooms have small tiled terraces with leafy planters and
modern outdoor seating (but no views). Family Rooms come with extra beds and
pullout sofas. Bathrooms are small but have striking throwback black-and-white
ceramic tiles and chunky, vintage fixtures. All come with terrycloth bathrobes and slippers and have either walk-in showers or shower/tub combos.
Features
On-site Library Bar and Garden Terrace with free coffee and pastries throughout the day
The Library Bar and
Garden Terrace are lovely places to relax with a coffee or cocktail. The
terrace is shaded from neighboring buildings and has modern seating
around distressed tables, while the Library Bar has plenty of quiet nooks and
comfortable armchairs. Free coffee and pastries are available until late at night here. A good buffet breakfast is served in the on-site 1892
Restaurant, but it's not included in most room rates. The
restaurant doesn’t serve lunch and dinner, except when rented out for private bookings. The on-site meeting room is particularly attractive and features vintage Asian
block-print wallpaper, high dropped-beam ceilings, and a fireplace. There's no pool, but guests can get passes
to use the pool at H10 Metropolitan, a two-minute walk from the hotel. Free
Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and there's a business center on-site.
