Mercer Hotel BarcelonavsHotel Praktik Rambla
Both Hotel Praktik Rambla and Mercer Hotel Barcelona are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Mercer Hotel Barcelona ranks slightly higher than Hotel Praktik Rambla. Mercer Hotel Barcelona scores 82 with positive reviews from 13 sources such as Departures, Wallpaper and Travel + Leisure.
Mercer Hotel Barcelona Show All Reviews
Dels Lledo 7, 08002 Barcelona
From $334/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"In the media-frenzied times we live in, the headline here still reads: Stylish imp steals show." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set on a narrow medieval lane, Hotel Mercer is one of Barcelona's best new hotels." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A win-win for travelers. Leisure travelers are the main customers here, but business travelers will likely appreciate its "business corner."" Full review
Afar Magazine
"This small, charming, well-located hotel is tucked away in the Gothic Quarter." Full review
Jetsetter
"Minimalist style meets medieval heritage in a restored townhouse in Barcelona's Gothic quarter." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Mercer offers one of the most exclusive hotel experiences that can be found in Barcelona." Full review
Fodor's
"On a narrow side street near Plaça Sant Jaume, this romantic boutique hotel is among the latest examples of Barcelona's signature genius for the redesign and rebirth of historical properties." Full review
Wallpaper
"Not to be confused with its New York namesake, this new property brings a breath of fresh design to the gothic heart of Barcelona." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A peaceful oasis in the heart of the Old City, housed in a building displaying various architectural styles from Roman times to the present day." Full review
Departures
"Bits of Barcelona history are found throughout the property: Seventeenth century columns are exposed in the inner courtyard...and guests can admire medieval frescoes in the library." Full review
Hotel Praktik Rambla
Rambla de Catalunya 27, 08007 Barcelona
From $70/night
- Free Internet
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Frommer's
"The staff is friendly in the extreme, and if you're feeling peckish the contemporary, industrial-chic Piscolabis restaurant offers innovative tapas and nouveau Catalan dishes." Full review
Concierge
"Like the Hotel España, the Praktik Rambla is another once-beautiful old mansion that has been given a design makeover."
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Avoid interior rooms—they're smaller and almost devoid of natural light.
Insight Guides
"An amazingly stylish, fairly new hotel, making the most of the building’s modernista features but mixed with fresh, clean design."
DK Eyewitness
"Original details, such as beautiful tiled floors and woodwork, have been preserved alongside modern amenities. Excellent central location."
Oyster
Upscale
"Hstoric details are juxtaposed with modern finishes, including in the rooms with striking artwork... and cool bathrooms. There is a sunny reading room." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This Modernista gem hides a gorgeous little boutique number." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The boutique hotel is located inside a striking 19th-century palace retaining many of its original details...guest rooms are compact and stylish, outfitted in minimalist décor." Full review