H10 Marina Barcelona Hotel, Barcelona

Planning the Barcelona Trip The trip to Barcelona with my parents and their friend E had been a thought in progress for a long time…but due to various unfortunate life circumstances it had been put on the backburner. However, earlier this year it was decided that we WOULD be going to Barcelona in 2011, and that rather than a long weekend, we’d be going for a whole week, giving us plenty of time for sightseeing AND sunbathing! We decided on mid September so as to avoid the heat and humidity, and crowds (and children) of July & August…and the next thing was finding suitable flights…but more ... more

I stayed in this hotel when I went to a conference with work, so I wasn't paying! As a result not sure what the prices were like, but I'd imagine it was good value. The reception The reception is a lovely clean peaceful place. The reception is on the left as you come into the hotel and the bar area is to the right. There are lifts straight ahead and staff on hand to help with luggage. Staff at reception are very nice and efficient at checking you in and making sure you have everything you need. The rooms Rooms are of a good size with plenty wardrobe space - I was in a twin room. There is a TV ... more

This hotel is a great find! The location is perfect, just a 2 minute walk to a metro station and 2 minutes to the Olympic harbour. We arrived at the hotel by taxi, but apart from that we walked or used the Metro the whole weekend. The area around the hotel was really quiet over the weekend, but felt very safe - my friend and I are both young females and never had any problems walking around the area on our own. The rooms were spacious and well presented and the communal areas in the hotel were stunning. The breakfast was the best i have ever had in a hotel - amazing buffet, everything you ... more