Mat welcomed us with patient guidance into his truly beautiful and spacious apartment, helped to carry our bags and offered us tips on the city. We were traveling as a family, and my father has mobility issues. The elevator, while tiny, worked well. The bathrooms were clean and roomy. The beds were comfy. The kitchen well stocked. Lovely balconies overlooking the city made it feel like home. The home was very comfortable for everyone, filled with art and antiques and appealed to a luxurious but understated sense of style. One block from Gaudi's Casa Batllo and five minutes north of Plaza Catalunya, the location was great from continent to taxies and great restaurants, though not the same flavor as the old city and Gothic Quarter, they were close enough to dip into easily.