We were met by Esther when we arrived. She made us very welcome and provided us with information about the neighbourhood shops etc. The flat is well laid-out and felt spacious and comfortable. The bedrooms are a good size with comfortable beds and the shower works well. There is adequate provision for preparing simple meals and the dishwasher was much appreciated! Lift and stairs to apartment very clean and in good order. Weather was hot (around 30 degrees) during our stay but we never used the air-conditioning; opening windows and drawing blinds kept the rooms at a pleasant temperature. Lovely smell of baking bread from the bakery downstairs in the morning; not far to go for breakfast! The metro is directly outside so easy to get to any part of Barcelona on excellent cheap public transport. Immediate neighbourhood has plenty of shops and some spectacular buildings (Hospital de St Pau and the Estrella Damm brewery as well as Sagrada Familia). There was some noise at night (rubbish collection etc but no noisy bars) and it didn't disturb our sleep. We really enjoyed staying in the flat and would certainly return. Esther was very helpful and went out of her way to provide us with information about nice (vegetarian) places to eat and local festivals. She gave us the impression that nothing was too much trouble and that she really wanted us to enjoy our time in Barcelona. It was a great pleasure to meet the Sisters Alliance!