Mercedes is one of the nicest people you will meet. She gave us the lay of the land and was very welcoming. she gave us a bottle of wine to celebrate our welcome to her place and city. It is a wonderful place in the city center with a small but direct look on las Ramblas. the penthouse is high enough to get away from the noise of the square. The views are absolutely amazing. Quite a few stairs to get to her place and not as clean as the pics is my only problem. But its still a solid stay worth more than the price