We required a couple of hours earlier check in and check out, which Jennifer (manager) accommodated by letting us leave our bags in the apartment while it was being cleaned.

A few days prior, an email was sent with instructions and a comment that she could only wait 30mins and that we would need to pay 20 euros if we do not contact her. Not very pleasant given only reason why we would be late would be due to flight delays out of our control and not possible to contact while in the air! In any event, we were there at the agreed time but had to wait downstairs for 30 mins. Perhaps I should have asked for the 20 euros! Anyway, Jennifer was very friendly and accommodating.

The apartment itself is exactly as pictured, although it is quite dark as there is not much natural light and a few of the lights needed replacing.

It is above a subway, which is an issue if you are a light sleeper as everything rattles whenever a train goes past.

Location is good as it is next to a subway, but it is on the edge of the L'eixample area. There is also a big supermarket across the road which is very handy.

Pillows in the bedroom need replacing as they were very old and lumpy. Only shampoo was provided in the bathroom and no soap - lucky we brought our own.