Margot Tenenbaum, my favourite
Wes Anderson character, was the inspiration for my new favourite hotel in
Barcelona – Margot House. Like Ms.
Tenenbaum, the hotel is private, stylish and interesting. Numerous smart
touches make this a very special place. For one, the location on the busy Paseo
de Gracia. The fact that this very remarkable hotel is located on the second
floor (no signs) gives it that secretive Margot touch.
In addition, there is a
library, a well stocked, help-yourself bar and bicycles. The breakfasts were
beautifully prepared and generous. The vibe is modern, slightly Scandi but
supremely comfortable and deliciously quiet for such a swish and bustling
neighborhood. In fact, it feels like you are staying at someone’s fab private
house who has conveniently left you to enjoy yourself with their very accomodating
staff. We took over the place for my son’s wedding in July and certainly
stress-tested their ‘bonhomie’. They could not have been more charming and
accommodating.
I cannot say enough good
things about Margot House. The owners have created a brilliant, unique
experience in a fantastic city and I must congratulate them on what they have
achieved.
My feelings about this hotel are similar to Royal Tenenbaum's when his fake terminal illness has been exposed and he is being thrown out of
the family home:
Royal:
Look, I know I'm going to be the bad guy on this one, but I just want to say
the last six days have been the best six days of probably my whole life.
Narrator:
Immediately after making this statement, Royal realized that it was true.
Photo: Me in my garden in London trying to look like Margot
