Great combination of emthusiastic hostess, central location and a workout! Fifth floor penthouse on Plaza Reial offered a cozy room in a well appointed apartment with a lovely roof terrace. I spent a lovely four days with Mercedes and shaped up my thighs from all the stair climbing while doing it. Mercedes was helpful with recommendations and generous with her time as well, I thoroughly enjoyed our chats and will plan to visit again soon. If you are looking for a lazy place to roll out of bed onto Las Ramblas this isn't it, but if you like to explore on foot, go for it!
Stevie, her massive golden retreiver, is almost always available for a cuddle and some ear scratching too, which is nice for those dog lovers out there.
Can't wait to go back, just not until the weather gets warmer!