It's all about the location, location, location in this pleasant, well-appointed apartment.
On arrival, our check in was delayed due to the keys not having been left in the key safe. However, once we made contact, Irene – a colleague of Maria and Oscar – came to let us in after an hour’s wait. Luckily, there’s a café in the building so we were able to sit in comfort until we gained access.
The flat itself was spotlessly clean and well kitted out with large TV, microwave, toaster and Nespresso machine.
When we first arrived there was a musty damp smell and the flat would have benefitted from having been aired before our arrival.
The neutral scheme, traditional tiles and modern Ikea kitchen and were a winning formula but the scuff-marked wall in the main bedroom needed a freshen up. The bathroom is well lit with a good shower and plentiful hot water – there were only two hooks and we found it tricky to hang and dry towels for our family of three.
Noise from the busy street below was a mild distraction in the bedroom adjoined to the living area and didn’t impose on the quality of our stay.
We couldn’t have been happier with the location of this apartment. It sits within comfortable walking distance of both Verdeguer and Diagonal metro stations which provide quick links to the key city sites. There was a great choice of local restaurants, cafes and supermarkets, meaning we didn’t have to travel too far to feed our family. The ice cream parlour opposite – Sante Gelato – was a big hit with our 10-year-old.
Overall we felt that this apartment represented excellent value in a fantastic area with great access to public transport and within easy walking distance to the Sagrada Familia and Passeig de Gracia.