We loved staying with Mercedes! She was a wonderful hostess and provided lots of super helpful tips and recommendations, including the best areas to walk and explore. She also provides guests with a mobile wifi device, which was very helpful, when it was working (it was off and on). She provided wonderful refreshments in the evening and a great breakfast spread in the morning. The room was as described with a bathroom included, but the shower/sink/toilet was all one tiny space, so showering was difficult. However, the location was incredible! Perfect spot right off La Rambla in a gorgeous courtyard, within a block of a metro station and walking distance of plenty of restaurants and stores. The only warning I'd give is be prepared to carry all your stuff up FIVE flights of stairs. No elevator. The view is worth it, though. Mercedes has a rooftop terrace that provides a view of the courtyard below and the rest of the city beyond. I highly recommend her place!