H10 Port Vell ★★★★SUP

Pull up to the H10 Port Vell **** and you may well think you gave the wrong address; situated on a side street off the busy port, you see a handsome yet unpretentious building in the classic Barcelona style, only marked as a hotel by the discreet plaque to the right of the door. This however, you think, is perfect – where better to place to dodge the fawning crowds, incessant paparazzi, and stress of everyday life?

Upon stepping inside you find the interiors are a far cry from the plain façade outside; the use of dark wood, bespoke chandeliers and zesty lime green accent touches are reminiscent of the modern L.A. glamour you’ve become accustomed to. The “can-do attitude” of the staff, striking the delicate balance between warm and attentive yet discreet, help you settle in to your new home in no time. Upstairs your spacious room is bathed with light from the marina (which you have some rather special views of, by the way), dressed in white with touches of yellow for a truly stylish ambience.

The star of the show (besides you, of course) is without a doubt the hotel’s breakfast. At the H10 Port Vell **** the most important meal of the day is served in an à la carte style, making it feel more like a four course dinner in a luxury restaurant than simply breakfast. From savoury options to sweet delights, your every craving and whim is catered for here. After a long day visiting the boutiques on Passeig de Gràcia and signing autographs, a cocktail on the Mare Nostrum terrace provides the perfect respite from the city’s effervescent atmosphere, made all the more breathtaking by the views of the marina. A motif on the wall by the plunge pool spells out “thinking of you”, and that’s precisely what the H10 Port Vell **** does - its utmost priority is your satisfaction. So sit back, relax, and let yourself be treated like a VIP for once – you deserve it.