Due to a French railway strike, I was unable to get to Girona the first of the two nights I booked with Pilar. I sent word so she was apprised. The next day I arrived and once inside the street door, did not know what to do. You go into the courtyard and look to your right at that set of doors and ring bell again to be buzzed in a second time. There are stairs ahead and an elevator to your left. Pilar's son Arnou, who was excellent at answering my emails, was visiting for the day from Barcelona and we enjoyed a pleasant conversation in Spanish, although he speaks some English. In regard to the accommodation, the room and bed are comfortable, with good reading lights and aircon if you need it. The bathroom (in the hallway) is large and clean. I went to dinner with friends, arrived back at 9pm, said goodnight to Pilar and agreed to leave with her at 8am when she left for work, which I did. Walking to the Barri Vell (old town) was not as close as I imagined. This is a perfectly adequate accommodation at a reasonable price.