{"id":808,"date":"2016-01-12T10:20:25","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T10:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/?p=808"},"modified":"2016-01-12T10:20:25","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T10:20:25","slug":"luxury-hotel-mercer-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/luxury-hotel-mercer-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"How a luxury hotel should be &#8211; The Mercer Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mercer Hotel Barcelona is in the heart of the cosmopolitan and global city of Barcelona. It\u00a0brings together genuine luxury, designer style and impeccable service \u2013 and above all, a warm welcome that remained consistent throughout the stay. Today we present you this\u00a0perfect place to admire the Catalan capital\u2019s pleasing jumble of rooftops!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-entrance-e1452590566123.jpg\" alt=\"How a luxury hotel should be - The Mercer Barcelona entrance\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-entrance-e1452590566123.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-entrance-e1452590566123-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Found within one of the evocative buildings of the city\u2019s atmospheric Gothic Quarter, the Mercer Barcelona Hotel is imaginatively designed, so that Roman and medieval elements sit comfortably side by side with contemporary styling and modern day luxury. It\u2019s located in a fascinating, central place\u00a0from which to explore the Catalan capital.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-810 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-ambiance-e1452590775447.jpg\" alt=\"How a luxury hotel should be - The Mercer Barcelona ambiance\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-ambiance-e1452590775447.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-ambiance-e1452590775447-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The warmth and texture of the historical features are contrasted by modern, signature furniture and contemporary art on flawless off-white walls. Natural light reaches the centre of the building thanks to the open courtyard, featuring a vertical garden, and surrounding on three sides by glass \u2013 a welcome reminder that we are in Mediterranean Spain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-811 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821.jpg\" alt=\"How a luxury hotel should be - The Mercer Barcelona room\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821-336x336.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821-252x252.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-room-e1452591483821-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The room\u00a0is impressive. The colors are very warm and inviting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-812 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444.jpg\" alt=\"How a luxury hotel should be - The Mercer Barcelona\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444-336x336.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444-252x252.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-e1452591723444-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The evening turndown was thoughtfully provided, with chocolates and the next day\u2019s weather forecast placed on the made bed; towels were refreshed; and slippers and bed mats placed. Housekeeping also left a welcome amenity \u2013 a bottle of delicious Catalan cava, and an equally tempting plate of macaroons and chocolates; so stylish and decadent \u2013 it\u2019s what staying at a 5 star hotel is all about.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-813 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-bathroom-e1452593324351.jpg\" alt=\"How a luxury hotel should be - The Mercer Barcelona bathroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-bathroom-e1452593324351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-bathroom-e1452593324351-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The contemporary, all-white bathroom featured a large, half egg bath tub, designer lighting and plenty of Molton Brown amenities, including luscious smelling body products, a small loafer, hair brush etc. Other thoughtful details included a single cut rose in a vase, linen face towels, effervescent bath-bomb and room fragrance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-photo-e1452593467701.jpg\" alt=\"How a luxury hotel should be - The Mercer Barcelona photo\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-photo-e1452593467701.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-photo-e1452593467701-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The heart of the building is an intimate orange tree courtyard \u2018el patio de los naranjos\u2019. This pulls in light to the interior of the building and provides a peaceful place for meals or a somewhere to sip a coffee and read the papers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-815 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-terrace-e1452593532369.jpg\" alt=\"How a luxury hotel should be - The Mercer Barcelona terrace\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-terrace-e1452593532369.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/How-a-luxury-hotel-should-be-The-Mercer-Barcelona-terrace-e1452593532369-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On the roof terrace, with sun beds and seating as well as a small bar, you can enjoy of a breathtaking view.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What is your opinion about this hotel?\u00a0 Leave us some feedback and don\u2019t forget to explore our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/luxxu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Pinterest boards<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>You may also like:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/best-luxury-hotels-to-stay-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">BEST LUXURY HOTELS TO STAY IN PARIS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Found within one of the evocative buildings of the city\u2019s atmospheric Gothic Quarter, the Mercer Barcelona Hotel is imaginatively designed, so that Roman and medieval elements sit comfortably side by side with contemporary styling and modern day luxury. It\u2019s located in a fascinating, central place\u00a0from which to explore the Catalan capital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[24,14],"tags":[169,170,167,171,37,49,168,138],"class_list":["post-808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hotel-interior-design","category-interior-design","tag-barcelona","tag-hospitality","tag-hotel","tag-hotel-decoration","tag-interior-design","tag-lighting-design","tag-luxury-hotel","tag-luxxu"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=808"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/808\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":818,"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/808\/revisions\/818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}