H10 Montcada: we loved itPosted: Mon, May 18 2009Location:
5Rooms:
4Service:
1Value:
5Dining:
4Very happy with our choice of hotel. Just across the street from an ancient cathedral built on the original Roman walls adjoining a bit of Roman aquaduct, convenient to bakeries, wine shops, coffee shops, and La Rambla, right on the edge of the Gothic area with boutiques, churches, plazas and Museu Picasso just down the winding alleys. Our room was attractive and comfortable with casement windows, lovely marble bathroom w/ bidet, big shower, some rooms have a tub. Breakfast is a bit pricey but well worth it, including lots of fresh fruit, juices, pastries, great cafe con leche. Complementary glass of cava on check-in. We didn't try dinner. The rooftop bar was closed until later in the season, but we could have ordered up whatever we wanted and there was plenty of seating; the view is amazing and not to be missed. Street's a bit noisy at night, but we spent all day walking around, so it didn't keep us awake. No police presence at night anywhere in the city, and I recommend you take main streets between the hotel and La Rambla at night to avoid the alleys' loiterers. The hotel offers a tour of the old city, which we didn't need as we had a local friend, and you can purchase a picnic lunch any time. Most front desk folks were friendly and helpful; just don't let them call you a cab or you'll discover you pay extra. We were surprised we could not exchange our money for Euros at the hotel, but banks are close by, just inconvenient on a weekend. We'd stay there again, no question.