Is it possible to give a 20 out of 10? If so, this is what I would give to this amazing apartment in the best neighborhood in the city. First, I have to say that Luis, our host, was the most gracious and thoughtful host you could hope for. He ensured that all our questions were answered and that our check-in was smooth and easy. We had a last-minute change of plans where my husband was going to arrive earlier than originally planned and Luis accommodated the change without any concern.
The apartment is located in the heart of the city, in a very upscale shopping area. The front windows of the apartment overlook a major intersection with each corner housing a major retailer including Burberry on one corner and Armani Exchange on another. The building next to this corner building is the Gaudi Casa de Batllo, a major architectural landmark in the city. The metro is just steps away from the front door of the apartment and will take you to all corners of the city.
The apartment has modern, chic, comfortable decor with the finest amenities such as washer/dryer, dishwasher, completely renovated kitchen with built-ins and a spa-like bath. Although the apartment overlooks a busy intersection, the street noise is minimal due to the double-paned double doors to the exterior balconies. The master bedroom is the epitome of luxury with ceiling to floor velvet drapes and the most comfortable bed you will ever sleep on.
Lastly, we stayed for 7 days in July, and one of the hottest summers in recent memory. The AC was outstanding and kept us cool the entire time. I have been to other Airbnbs where the "AC" listed was actually simply a fan. But rest assured that this apartment has an actual air conditioning system pumping cool air throughout the entire apartment. The average temp inside during our stay was 24 degree C (75 F).
I would call our experience a truly 5-star hotel experience and if we ever come back to Barcelona, we wouldn't stay anywhere other than here.