This apartment is amazing! Furnished with modern decor and ideally located. Walking distance to Casa Battlo, Casa Mila, designer shopping district and only a block from Placa de Catalunya - the hub to get anywhere in Madrid and the starting point for many tours. The apartment had a fully functional kitchen, although we never cooked due to the plethora of amazing tapa bars surrounding the area (I recommend Ciudad Condal). The bathroom was large and equipped with both shower and large bathtub. The wifi was fast and we never had a glitch. The apartment views look up the Passieg De Gracia and overlooks the fountain which lights up at night (really beautiful). If you're a light sleeper, traffic and loud conversations could be heard. But we are from the peaceful country (where we do not hear these sounds) and we were never awoken from the sounds; even on a Friday or Saturday night. Gemma was a brilliant host who decorated the apartment beautifully with flowers and artwork and ensured we had everything basic we needed for our stay (including soap, dishwashing powder and clothes detergent). Gemma was always friendly to communicate with, recommended some great local restaurants to try and was always quick to respond to emails. I cannot recommend this apartment enough. When we return to Barcelona (and we will), I only hope that this amazing apartment will be available for us.