Like staying in a spanish palace!
What an amazing place to stay in Barcelona.
Location
The apartment is located right in the centre of town seconds to great dining options (literally step out the front door onto the traffic island and take a seat!), shopping (Chanel, Longchamps, Loewe and Massimo Dutti all just a block away), tourist sites like Gaudi houses (a block away), La Rambla (2 minutes), Gottic area (7 minutes). A choice of metro stations (depending on which line you need) are just minutes away.
Style & Amenities
The space is very stylish and more than lives up to the online profile. The home theatre (complete with Apply TV - why don't more air bnb's include this low cost option?) and the glass enclosed double shower in the master bedroom are special features.
Everything you need is provided from glassware and crockery to provisions including a large complimentary bottle of 'especiales' Estrella beer as well as reasonably priced mini bar options.
Wi-Fi worked perfectly.
Service & Value
Check-in was excellent and the place was clean and secure. There was a small but serviceable lift to access the second floor apartment and three security doors to give you piece of mind.
The apartment is at the higher end of what we would usually spend but worth it!
What could be improved?
Not much. Perhaps a few tourist brochures and personal recommendations including dining options.
The third bedroom is pretty small closed off by double doors from the lounge room (our two children 18 and 15) chose to share the second bedroom.
The apartment is pretty well insulated from noise when the balcony doors are closed but there is a taxi rank right across the road from the master bedroom and those spanish taxi drivers can get a bit loud in the mornings. Though this would only bother light sleepers.
Overall
I couldn't recommend this apartment highly enough. It will be our first choice in Barcelona whether travelling as a family or a couple.
Andrew & Rebecca