A historic building raised against the Roman wall houses the Hotel Mercer, a 5-star hotel in Ciutat Vella with a rooftop pool. It is a good fit if you want to stay between the Gothic Quarter and El Born and explore both on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is Carrer dels Lledó, 7 (08003). From here the cathedral is about a 5-minute walk away and La Rambla, near the Liceu, about 10. Plaça de Catalunya and the Columbus Monument are about 15 minutes on foot, and Barceloneta beach about 20. For Plaça d’Espanya (2.6 km) or Barcelona Sants station (3.3 km), take the metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms combine exposed beams and brick with contemporary furniture. They have air conditioning, free wifi, satellite TV and a bathroom with a rain shower.
- Inner courtyard with orange trees.
- Rooftop with a pool, sun loungers and a bar.
- Remains of the Roman wall built into the building, according to the hotel.
Guests rate it 9 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you are interested in history and want to sleep in a historic building beside the Roman wall.
- A good fit if you want to go out for dinner in El Born without taking transport.
- Practical if you want a pool in the middle of the old town.
Good to know
It is not stated what type of breakfast is served: ask before booking if it matters to you. Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 07:00 to 12:00. At registration you will need to show photo ID and a credit card. You will find more places in this category under 5-star hotels.