Alex greeted us in front of the building as agreed before arrival. He was a great host - he was flexible when it came to arrival and departure times, and shared many hints about the neighborhood. Alex'es apartment was a great choice for an extended weekend in Barcelona. It is perfectly located, close to many restaurants and shops, as well as bus (just a block away) and metro (4 blocks away) stations. The apartment itself is very nicely decorated and very clean. We enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen. Alex remembered about my birthday and also left us a bottle of cava in the fridge. We will hopefully be back at his apartment one day.