Casa de Mercedes,
We arrived late in the evening and thankfully she was kind enough to still greet us and let us in. The house is located in the City Center of a boisterous plaza in Barcelona. Everyone knows this location as it harbors plenty of dining and nightlife options. Keep in mind this location is prime for tourists on the go, definitely does not cater to the "quiet romantic getaway." The house is on the very top floor of building NO. 10. Pros to being on the top is having the privilege of the mind blowing terrace overseeing the plaza. The only con is miserably lifting your luggage after an arduous journey up 8 flights of Spanish stairs, good luck with that! If you admire an authentic "Spanish" setting as your are traveling, I definitely would recommend this house as the interior is a architectural marvel in itself. It is a older on the inside with the original stone wall and flooring but is has all the basic necessities one would require. There is no carpet so plan to wear sandals and shoes the entire time. The bed inside our Chamber is sleep able but do not expect a tempur-pedic. My favorite aspect of her home is her hospitality and the terrace. She will provide quite a breakfast spread for all her guests in addition to sangria at night. Inside her living room you will find a table that conveniently has all the maps, brochures, and info of the city right at your disposal. Not to mention, Mercedes is an avid hostess, she will give you a solid run down of everything you would need to know and answer any questions you may have. She has even arranged transportation at a discounted price, only if you behave yourself of course! Overall, the experience was an enjoyable one as you have a great hostess and you are able to meet some great people along the way since the house has other rooms. Stay here if you are not very meticulous about your accommodations and just want to explore and enjoy the city.
PS: If you are an animal lover, be ready to fall in love with her dog!