After a long day in the ceaseless sunshine, pounding the cobbled streets for shops and sights, there can be nothing more exquisite than returning to a peaceful corner packed full of character, history and charm.
Well, nestled in the heart of the enchanting Gothic Quarter, the Mercer Hotel is a painstakingly restored idyll, quietly tucked behind a medieval façade.
Of the 28 beamed and stone-walled yet contempo rooms, for the ultimate respite opt for a suite with a balcony overlooking the inner orange blossom-filled courtyard… but, you really can’t go wrong with each including a comp. minibar, rain shower, Molton Brown amenities, a twice-daily maid service and a subtle spoil of original features. The rooftop terrace comes complete with a bar and plunge pool overlooking the nearby Plaça Santa Maria del Mar and its basilica; the ground floor library showcases a lit collection devoted to the city’s history; cute bistro Le Bouchon plates up fab tapas; and elegant dining nook Mercer Restaurant puts on an ace Med spread. Tuck in!
Carrer dels Lledó, 7, Barri Gòtic, +34 93 310 7480, mercerbarcelona.com
