Our host met us at the front door and was very cheerful and kind. He gave us the walk through and thoroughly explained everything to us (where everything was, don't leave without the keys, how to use the washer and dryer, etc.). The place was updated well for our requirements. The one great thing was the air conditioner. It really cranked out the air in each room and the living room. In like 5 minutes you either needed a blanket or to turn it off/down. It has a lot of room and everything you need in the kitchen, plus there's a grocery store literally at the front of the building. When you have the doors open, the street can be noisy in the living room, but you have a huge balcony to people watch and you're in Barcelona which is never quiet. Think NY, or Miami. The location is very central, about a 5 minute walk to the Ramblas. Barcelona is very spread out so it's not close to everything, but the subway is easy to use, cheap and a block away. There are a bunch of cafes and other restaurants/stores right downstairs as it's on the main thoroughfare of Gran Via. We couldn't have been happier. One negative that is really unavoidable in an old city like this the elevator. It can fit one person and maybe two pieces of luggage comfortable, so you need to make a few trips up to the 3rd floor. But it is a beautiful piece of history in and of itself and is fully functional. A warning would be that if you're planning on throwing a raucous party don't stay here. The building has strict rules as it is residential. If the police come, you're out on the street and your security deposit is gone. We just needed a place to stay. All the partying is done out in the city! Great place to relax and kick back before and after sightseeing, dinner, or whatever. Highly recommend. Great location, great host, great town!