Margot House
Ever wanted to slip behind a beautiful unmarked door in a city half way around the world and enter a place so different than your own? Behind one particularly solid, stoic looking black iron door, you will make your way across an airy marble covered lobby to a small lift. The lift will take you up and into a private cocoon of hospitality.
This is a small boutique hotel with less than a dozen rooms. Hidden to the world outside, people aren’t charging in from off the street to party up the late afternoon with loads of drinks and throbbing bass. I’ve always preferred to go out for those kinds of things anyways. If you want that, it is just steps from the front doors of Margot House ( http://margothouse.es/ ). But, when you return, you can relax in the library and have a drink with one of the other interesting guests or just draw a fresh bath in your suite and leave your activity filled days in Barcelona at the door. This city is so filled with things to do and places to go that when you do return to your hotel, a calm and secluded environment is a special gift. Coffee, tea and small treats are available all day and it’s a very personal experience, something a large chain can never give you.
This was my first time in Barcelona. How do you know if you selected the right location until it’s too late? Margot House is located on Passeig de Carcia in the elegant, newer Eixample district. It’s an artery that is lined with the some of the best shopping, architecture by Gaudi and subway lines that can whisk you to the beach or to any number of other locations quickly.
When you awake with to the smell of freshly baked breads floating down the hall, I’m ready to get the day started. Breakfast here is about quality. They’ll make you fresh omelets while you graze on the fresh fruits and pastries. I always grabbed a strong café to kick start another beautiful day before heading out into one of Spain’s greatest cities. This is a beautiful and thoughtfully designed hotel. Make your own memories here the next time you visit Barcelona.
