Joan was an excellent host. He was a welth of information regarding the unit as well as the area and its history. its is in an ideal placement to all the places you need such as a metro station 2 mins walk away and plenty of vibrant little plazas n areas to eat n drink close to home. Las Ramblas is about a 10 min walk too. The apartment is beautiful appointed with everything you could possibly need and was spotlessly clean. Stairs are typical of most places we stayed but it was only 2 sets of steps to carry luggage up but Joan was there to assist us so It wasn't an issue. Loved everything about this place.