It is truly a great location! Everything is really nearby, El Corte Ingles, Plaza Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, el metro, nice restaurants and coffee shops. The apartment was simple, very clean and well equiped, perfect for a couple, two or three friends to enjoy the best of Barcelona. The shower was good. The washing machine was very helpful. There was enough space for us to feel confortable. The sound of the metro was ok for us. We had a great time and we would book it again for sure. The check in and check out was easy.