Roger's apartment is in excellent condition in a brand new building in the new hip section of town. The level of cleanness in the apartment was exceptional. We traveled with our 6 month old daughter and Roger made sure we had a crib and food on arrival as well as a whole liter of milk in the fridge. Also Coffee and sugar are provided so no need to go out and buy the simply things. Although the kitchen is pretty complete I would recommend buying a aero-latte as it was the only implement I missed in fluffing up the milk in the morning for a cappuccino. I would also add a trash can in the bathroom. Both minor quibbles as there is really not much to dislike in the apartment. The internet was fast and reliable as this is very important for us as we work while we travel. The sofa was extremely comfortable after a long day out, for some reason it sticks out in my mind.

The only downside is the apartment can be slightly loud in the morning with the street traffic, but this is the case of most apartments in Barcelona. The apartment has central air conditioning, so the windows can be closed. In exchange you get to be on Diagonal one of the main streets of the city. Also does edge with Rambla Poblenou that is a great street for restaurants, bars and cafes and is a nice stroll all the way to the nicest beaches in metropolitan Barcelona. Glorias shopping mall is next door for any last minute buying. The number 7 bus stop is a block away and goes straight from there into downtown (Plaza Cataluyna), to visit the old section of the city. It then travels up Paseo de Gracias (the Fifth Avenue) of Barcelona for more shopping.

Will be staying again as I visit Barcelona often and had such a pleasant stay.