Words could barely describe our experience, but I’ll try my best. We were received like royalty, with Mercedes’ signature cocktail, champaign with vermouth, kiwi, orange peel, and grapes, which we proceeded to drink on the terrace overlooking the Plaça Reial. From the terrace, you can actually see the Barcelona Cathedral. Location, location, location... it doesn’t get better than this. The building was an old Spanish convent and built in the 1850s, do ask about the history of the house – Mercedes is an incredibly knowledgeable architect. We were one night in Barcelona, and she gave us the hot tips of where to go and when. The house is steps away from La Rambla, an incredible walkway filled with shops and amazing food, we highly recommend staying here and eating at El Mercado La Boquería, you could spend lifetimes trying everything they have to offer. In all, staying in Mercedes’ house might have been one of the highlights of a ten day trip. We will definitely reach out again when we return to Barcelona.