Sub-par apartment in wonderful location.
Know when you are booking this apartment that you are paying for the location. The apartment is right in the heart of El Born with countless restaurants, bars, and attractions a few feet away. This booking is ideal for those who want a short stay in Barcelona, and plan on being out of the apartment the entire time.
The pictures definitely make the apartment look nicer than it was. The shower is on a tiny platform and situated in a way where water can easily get all over the bathroom floor, and does not meet expectations for most American travelers. There were also fruit flies in the apartment when we arrived and an open area storage closet for cleaning materials that is hidden by a curtain not shown in the photos.
The check-in process was also a disappointment. While it said check-in is at 2pm, we were not allowed to check-in until 3:30pm, and no directions were provided on how to get to the apartment. Upon arrival we expected to meet the business manager who we arranged our stay with, but instead we were met by the cleaning lady, who was still cleaning the apartment. Furthermore the business manager herself never showed, and instead sent a friend to deliver the keys and check-out instructions. Hopefully this was a one-time ordeal, but it was not an ideal start.
If you are planning on being in Barcelona for a weekend, need a place to stay, and location matters most to you, I would recommend this place. However if you are staying more than 2 nights, there is probably better value for the money.