OUTSTANDING LOCATION AND SERVICE
A roomy flat in a quiet neighborhood full of cafes and shops, and just blocks from Pl Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, two casas designed by Gaudí (Milà and Batllo), as well as a metro station (Diagonal).
The flat has a balcony that looks onto Carrer Granados and the architecturally wonderful buildings that line it. And there’s a small grocery just to the side of the host building, which is truly convenient.
We found the flat so roomy compared to a far smaller place we rented in Paris for a similar price. The kitchen has a four top range that works well for preparing meals. And, there’s a Nespresso machine that makes excellent coffee. The kitchen also holds a washer and a dryer, which we were grateful to have and use. There’s a separate living area, with a tv, towards the front of the flat and that opens into the balcony.
Two minor issues: 1) The bathroom sink has only cold water, so you’ll need to fetch hot water from the shower or kitchen sink for shaving, etc. 2) The washer and dryer tubs are small, so you must be patient—especially with the dryer while it completes its task. Eventually, it will! Dryers are not common in Spain and we loved having this convenience inside the rental!
Manuel went above and beyond in service by greeting us well before the official check-in time, thoughtfully marking on a map certain neighborhoods and places of interest, and taking time to walk us through the logistics of entering and leaving the flat with friendliness.
We would absolutely stay here again.