We had an amazing stay in Barcelona and much of that was due to Mercedes' hospitality. She was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived until the moment we had to leave. The room we perfect for us (a couple) but I think next time we will want to upgrade to the largest room as it would have even more great space. The patio has an almost 360 degree view of Barcelona which is great for the morning breakfasts and the happy hours. The location was ideal only steps off of la Ramblas but in a fun Placa that wasn't as busy as the Main Street. Many restaurants fill the plaza. Stevie her golden retriever was a welcome feature to the penthouse he is a good natured dog who minds his own business but loves the attention if you're willing to pat him. The walk up to the penthouse is a good 5 floors up and can be hard after a long day of exploring. Mercedes does an amazing job of making you feel like family and helping you understand the city better. She really made Barcelona special for us.