Catalonia Catedral
Carrer de les Arcs 10, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
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Expert review of Catalonia Catedral
A fabulous new hotel near the cathedral.
The Catalonia Catedral only opened in late 2009, but has already garnered a strong fan base for its spacious rooms, graceful Modernista building and superb location on a pedestrian street just metres from the cathedral. The crowning glory, however, is a rooftop pool with citywide views.
Location:
The location really can't be faulted – as the name suggests, it's a matter of metres from the cathedral square, on a pedestrianised shopping street that is blissfully quiet at night.
Bedrooms:
The swish design, with grey silk throws on the bed, hardwood floors and mural prints, is matched by the comfort and practicality; the beds are huge, with stacks of pillows, and there is ample storage space. For 20 euros extra, ‘Premium’ rooms have a bit more space and a few extra perks (bathrobes, slippers, complimentary mineral water and biscuits, tea- and coffee-making facilities) and some have private terraces. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel and staff will lend you a laptop should you need one.
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Public areas:
There is a lounge on the first floor, though its gold satin banquettes are a triumph of style over substance and are impressively uncomfortable. However, it has a decent selection of daily newspapers and an automated city information post. Just alongside is a small Japanese-style pebbled garden with a handful of tables, and the bar, which has a couple of laptops for guests' use.
Eating and drinking:
Next to the bar is La Brasserie du Gothique, serving cassoulet, oysters, steak tartar and other Gallic delights. Guests get a 15% discount.
Leisure facilities:
The outdoor pool is, unusually, big enough to swim in, and there are views over the city's rooftops.
Service:
It's quite a new hotel and I felt the staff were a bit inexperienced, but they were still friendly and generous with information.
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Who stays there:
A mix of tourists and businessmen, with a high percentage of Italians and French.
Price advice:
Breakfast is 16 euros extra, but probably worth it if you like a hearty spread in the mornings.
Pros:
Perfect location
Comfortable, stylish rooms
Cons:
Prices rise sharply in peak season
More information on Catalonia Catedral:
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- Type:
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- Address:
- Carrer de les Arcs 10, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
- Amenities:
- High-Speed Internet, Restaurant, Room Service, Swimming Pool
- Neighbourhood:
- Barri Gòtic
Community comments (1)
I stayed at this hotel 5 or 6 years ago before they did / trendified it up. It looks like it may have lost some charm in the proccess but Simon Seeks is bang on about the location...it is smashing!