H10 Universitat, Barcelona

Excellent

I can't say enough good things about this hotel. My son and I were only there for 1 night to watch the Spain in the world cup final. From check-in to check-out the staff were amazing. The hotel location is excellent well within easy walking distance to metro stations and numerous places to eat in the vicinity. The cleanliness is excellent and rooms are nicely air conditioned and modern. The noise level is minimal and you can't hear anything from the street either. Will definitely be staying here on my next visit

Fantastic hotel

We had a wonderful time staying at H10 Universitat. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome by very friendly staff. A special mention to Nick (hopefully we have spelt your name correctly) who was very helpful and super friendly, and great to speak with a fellow Englishman. The room was clean and comfortable and there was an excellent choice for breakfast each day. The complimentary items were a lovely surprise and continued to make us feel valued guests. The hotel is in a great location with shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Thank you for making our stay in Barcelona such an enjoyable and memorable experience

Surprisingly quiet in the heart of Barcelona

As a bit of background, I had a difficult time deciding among the H10 hotels around the Playa Catalunya. What tipped the scale was that the H10 Universitat had balcony rooms and ceiling fans. While I could have done without the former (it was too hot to open the balcony door, and I did not want to upset the temperamental air conditioning system), I could not have done without the latter. Five essential things to know about the H10 Universitat: 1. Its on a busy street, but the noise was much less than expected from my 7th-floor room. Barcelona may be the most vibrant city I have ever seen at 6:00 am (as many people wound down their festivities). Despite the citys prevalent buzz, I heard only faint sounds here and there. I still recommend earplugs to combat any intervening sounds, but I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of outside noise. 2. The location is central to everything in Barcelona. The hotel is surrounded by metro stops, and the Barcelona subway is one of the better ones Ive encountered. A brilliant running clock tells you when the next train will arrive. Amazing! A bus stop is immediately in front of the hotel, so your taxi or Uber will drop off / pick up about 30 yards before the hotel entrance. 3. I reserved a deluxe room with an aesthetic balcony (its only a step into the great outdoors). The room had two double beds pushed together, plenty of closet space, a micro desk, and an oversized chair. The room lighting was exceptional, and two reading lamps provided a nighttime option. The balcony windows also welcomed in plenty of ambient light. The rain shower temperature adjusted quickly, and the water pressure was unusually strong for a hotel. The bathroom lighting had two settings bright and brighter. I wish there was a dim light in the bathroom for those early morning breaks. 4. The air conditioning is a bit temperamental. I tried to adjust it one evening, somehow turned it off, and the room temperature climbed to feel like an indoor sauna. The hotel added a QR code to help guests navigate the system. If you need a QR code with instructions, that should be a tell-tale sign that its way too complicated. It also appeared that the hotel set a temperature floor. My room temperature never descended below 21 Celsius even though I commanded a few degrees cooler. The savior was the ceiling fan. If a cool room is important to you, make sure you reserve a room with a ceiling fan. I dont think the basic rooms have them. 5. The hotel does not have a gym. But if you are a walker, jogger, or runner, I strongly recommend descending to Playa Barceloneta and enjoying the lengthy running paths. If you are looking to escape the heat with a dip in the pool, the hotel offers passes to its partner hotel down the street. Overall, the H10 delivered a surprisingly quiet experience in the heart of Barcelona.

H10 Universitat was a wonderful experience for a stay in Barcelona

H10 Universitat was a wonderful experience for a stay in Barcelona. It is convenient to the public transportation options, including the Aerobus (direct bus to the airport) at the Plaza Cantalunya. The front desk staff was incredible and spoke great English which was much appreciated. The room was very comfortable with a great shower but little counter space in the bathroom. The rooftop bar was a great place to relax and enjoy a drink with tomato bread. Shout out to Noelle (I hope I got her name right). She was fantastic!