Girona's old town is extraordinary, and this apartment is ideally located to explore and discover it. The communication regarding check-in was detailed and accurate. We inquired about early check-in. It was granted which was gracious and convenient. The unit is a gem; it’s as described and pictured. However, the beautiful cement flooring, stone ceiling, and elevator to unit set up exacerbated a loud noise issue that continued through the duration of our stay.
At the time of our stay in late May 2022, the ground floor unit directly below ours was fully gutted and undergoing a complete renovation. When I inquired about loud construction noise after check-in, I was promptly told the unit was supposed to be empty until 4 p.m. and that construction wasn’t scheduled over the next few days. That was fair as we were allowed to access the unit early and for our remaining days (Wed-Fri) we understood there would be no further noise.
When I inquired about noise on the second day, I was told it was only supposed to be some small electrical upgrades. Our daily reality throughout our stay was: electric saws, ear-splitting drills, mallets pounding, wood falling from workbenches, and crew chatter. One morning we awoke to a crowbar clattering on a cement floor, an idling work van under our window, and a construction worker on multiple phone calls.
One guest who stayed in this unit mentioned noise from the Basilica bells. Full disclosure: if you book a weekday stay in this unit during the renovation you might also be serenaded by construction.