Our stay in this apartment was great. We were 2 couples in Barcelona for a conference out at Hospital de Bellvitge and the location of the apartment allowed for easy access to the conference and also the harbour and gothic areas of Barcelona. For Bellvitge we had a pleasant 5- 10 minute walk to Rocafort metro station and for the rest we either walked or took the metro from Poble Sec which is very close. We bought T10 tickets to get around with which were great value for our needs. Walking around this area is very pleasant with leafy streets and lots of bakeries, cafes and green grocers. We especially loved the doughnut shop across the road and the wee coffee shop on the other side. Really good ice cream shop round the corner too.
The apartment itself was fantastic. Mike was there to welcome us and show us around the apartment and advise on how to get around Barcelona. It is a very beautiful and creative upgrade of an old apartment and a nice touch was leaving some of the original ceiling exposed. Having the bedrooms either side of the living space makes it very comfortable for 2 couples. The beds were very comfortable and no street noise made for very good nights sleep. The showers were great. The kitchen is sufficiently equipped but we ate out each evening anyway and bought pastries or doughnuts on our way out each morning. Be aware that the dining area is technically 'in' one of the bedrooms but the whole sleeping and storage area can have a curtain pulled around it so it is not a problem at all. And there is another table in the living room if you wanted to eat separately.
The air conditioning is very quiet and efficient and was very welcome for an August stay. The balcony looks out over a very leafy quiet crossroads and gets day time and early evening sun.
The place was spotless when we arrived and the fridge had been stocked with water, wine, milk, fresh juice and chocolates. There is a Nespresso machine with capsules also provided.
We didn't use the TV but the Bluetooth music system worked a treat and there was a good selection of books in the apartment too.
Would highly recommend this apartment (unless 3 flights of stairs is not suitable but that is very clearly stated in the description). We were most happy with our stay.