This was our first time visiting Barcelona. After some research, we knew we wanted to stay in the Gothic Quarter area. This hotel is located right across the courtyard from the Cathedral de Barcelona. The rooftop bar allows for picturesque views of the Cathedral and surrounding area. There was a line in front of the hotel each night of our stay for bar access, however hotel guests take presidents and are granted seats. We found several unique tapas bars along the surrounding alleys & were never disappointed with the food and wine selection. In addition, the Mercer de Santa Catarina was a 4 minute walk from the hotel. There we enjoyed a quick & satisfying breakfast and shopping for gifts & treats to bring home. All cured meats, cheeses, and preserved vegetables are available in vacuum sealed bags for travel. Along with easy locations for tapas and shopping, we were able to walk about 20 minutes to Sagrada Familia. Be sure to purchase tickets on the official website a few weeks in advance to guarantee entree.
The hotel lobby is elegant, our room was clean, pushed together twin beds were still comfortable. The only suggestion I have, do not pay extra for breakfast included in your stay. If you can wait until the usual 9:00am opening hours, there are several cafes for coffee & pastries, and the market has 2 bars/cafes with coffee, cava, pastries, and various traditional breakfast dishes.