We came with ear plugs because a couple of reviews mentioned the noise but we never used them as the lift didn’t bother us. It stops at the floor below.
I lived in Barcelona in the Barrio Gotico, just off the Ramblas 30 years ago. It was much less touristy then so I wanted a place central but quieter. This location was perfect as it’s 5 mins walk from the Centre/Plaza Catalunya and is positioned on a wide, tree lined street that has little traffic. Best of both worlds.
We were there last week/early July and it was too hot to use the terrace much but it still felt nice to have some outside space as many apartments don’t.
I would thoroughly recommend this place.