This chic boutique hotel blends a carefully preserved, 18th-century setting with the most modern and impressive interior design It lies in the fashionable La Ribera district of central Barcelona The Mercer House Boria BCN is set in amongst the narrow, atmospheric streets just to the north of the famous El Born district Its original 18th-century facade has been well-preserved and adds to the hotels unique charm Inside, each suite and room has a clean, contemporary style complemented by works of modern art by young local artists To get an idea of the Borias great location, head to its own rooftop sun terrace, where you can look out over the citys Gothic cathedral, the beautiful nearby church of Santa Maria del Mar and the Old Port beyond Stone is the main material of this hotel that has gone accumulating remains of different constructive styles throughout its history, including Gothic and neoclassical elements, which gives it the Speciality Monument status In the same restaurant, we find a part of the Roman wall of Barcino, built in the first century and one of the 76 towers of surveillance, in particular num 28 with original paintings of the 14th century
