Mercer Hotel Barcelona
41.382757, 2.178777Overview
5-star boutique hotel in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, built on Roman wall remains
Location & History
Mercer Hotel Barcelona sits in the Gothic Quarter on a narrow alley within the ancient Roman wall. The hotel incorporates original Roman wall remains from the 4th century into its structure, visible in the lobby and library bar. Guests walk 5 minutes to Barcelona Cathedral and 10 minutes to Las Ramblas from the hotel.
Rooms & Architecture
Each of the 28 rooms at the Mercer Hotel Barcelona has original beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. Some rooms are set inside a Roman tower, offering a direct view of the archaeological remains. Private bathrooms are equipped with rain-effect showers, and the rooms are soundproofed for quiet sleep.
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The hotel offers a personalized breakfast service with artistic presentations of pastries, fruits, and eggs in the interior courtyard. The gastrobar serves informal dining with local Catalan flavors, and the on-site restaurant Mercer provides a full dinner menu. A third option is Le Bouchon, a tapas bar attached to the hotel, serving Iberian ham and other small plates.
Rooftop Terrace & Pool
Mercer Barcelona has a rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and a solarium lined with loungers. The poolside bar on the same level serves drinks and light snacks during daytime hours. The terrace offers a quiet escape from the busy streets below without direct city views.
Services & Concierge
The 24-hour front desk provides a concierge service that books restaurants and arranges tours. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and car hire for guests arriving by plane. Staff often walk guests to the main street to hail taxis, as cars cannot reach the front door.
- Location: Gothic Quarter, 5 min from Barcelona Cathedral
- Rooms: 28 rooms with original beamed ceilings and Roman wall remains
- Dining: Gastrobar with local flavors, restaurant, and tapas bar
- Wellness: Rooftop plunge pool and solarium
- Concierge: Personal escort to taxis and restaurant bookings
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Free Wi-Fi
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King-size bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
Facilities
Main facilities
Car park
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Solarium
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Solarium
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Mercer Hotel Barcelona
| 💵 Lowest room price | 332 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 800 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 17.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Barcelona-El Prat, BCN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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