This room was nearly perfect for my short stay in Barcelona, with one issue—the hot water wasn’t working! It’s not the end of the world for me, but it was inconvenient and uncomfortable to take ice-cold showers for three days—plus, I didn’t find out about the hot water not working until well into my stay, after asking the host if there was a secret for turning on the hot water. So, I suppose I just recommend to other travelers to check first with Paul to confirm that the hot water is working, because besides that this was just the kind of place I needed as a solo traveler staying a few days in Barcelona. It’s very close to the metro line and quiet at night, so fairly convenient as a base camp to get around town. Paul and his girlfriend were very friendly, hospitable, and communicative with me.