Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Hotel · Barri Gotic ·
Hotel built into Roman walls, offering refined rooms & fine dining
Hotel built into Roman walls, offering refined rooms & fine dining
"Arriving down an ancient cobblestoned alley into a hotel partially built into the city's Roman wall highlights the Mercer’s rare historic charm; rooms are bright and spacious—some even set within an ancient Roman defense tower with centuries-old brickwork—and the food combines superior offerings from foie gras to patatas bravas for an intimate five-star boutique experience." - Isabelle Kliger, Gemma Askham
"Crossing the threshold of the Mercer is an emotional experience: you feel immediately that you’re stepping into a history that dates back over 2,000 years." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Walking the halls of the Mercer Hotel Barcelona is a bit like hanging out in a forward-thinking gallery of modern design, where the exhibits never close and management lets you stay the night." - Mark Fedeli
"Tucked into the labyrinthine lanes of the Gothic Quarter and literally built into ancient Roman defense walls, this intimate property weaves historical elements—original stone walls, an 18th-century sloping wood ceiling and medieval pointed archways—into contemporary hospitality. A former watchtower has been converted into a cozy library, while the original walls are integrated into a contemporary cocktail bar and a sleek Catalan haute-cuisine restaurant. The hotel’s 28 rooms exude a hushed, refined ambiance, and a secluded rooftop terrace for guests features a plunge pool, bar and lovely views of nearby church spires." - Jennifer Ceaser
"This small, charming, well-located hotel is tucked away in the Gothic Quarter. With just 28 rooms, it occupies a sensitively restored building, retaining features from the first century to the 19th century, and it balances those original (and recovered) features with modern elements—as evidenced by the spectacular patio, filled with fragrant orange trees, that greets guests upon arrival. History creeps into the rooms, where original wooden ceilings and stone walls are beautifully blended with modern coffee-and-cream color schemes, flat-screen TVs, and rain showers. There’s also a library and rooftop terrace with a plunge pool—all of which, coupled with the excellent service, make this a fine destination hotel."
