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Mercer Hotel Barcelona

You’re literally surrounded by history at this Gothic quarter classic, built into the Roman walls that once encircled Barcelona. A cozy library occupies a former watchtower, while the white-painted stone of the Mercer Restaurant creates a special setting for lunch or dinner by the award-winning Catalan chef Xavier Lahuerta. The guestrooms are unusually spacious for the old city, with contemporary furniture and soothing colors complementing the beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. The hotel is built around a courtyard, so it is surprisingly filled with light, and many rooms have interior courtyard views.The guest-only rooftop lounge with small pool and sunbeds has lovely views of the Gothic church towers nearby. The staff team is supremely professional and helpful. Walk out the door and you’re 5 minutes from the Picasso Museum or the Jaume I metro stop; the lovely Plaza Sant Just is less than a minute away.