What a great “piso!” There are not enough stars to evaluate the location, particularly in Christmas time, when the lights of Casa Batllo and Passeig de Gracia go full-on wild and magical. The apartment is huge and very nicely renovated. They leave you some waters and soda, which came in handy as we moved in. The beds are great and there are enough for ten people.
Ana reaches out to you as soon as you book, followed by Jordi, who kindly and joyfully checks you in. Rodrigo, the porter, is very helpful, particularly when it comes to getting rid of trash. He also called a cab for us ahead of time for the morning we left.
Passeig de Gracia is a fancy street - think a mini Champs Elysees - but it has or is surrounded by all the basic businesses to sustain a stay outside a hotel - 24 hour markets, pharmacies, high end and fast food restaurants, including a McDonalds - which comes in handy when traveling with children. It is also nice to take advantage of the many hotels on the street and nearby - Hotel Majestic, Hotel Fuster, Mandarin Oriental, Almanac, and Cotton House - for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. Plaza Catalunya is also close by, with its Corte Ingles and other conveniences and treats.
And of course, you have two of Gaudí’s jewels right there - Casa Batllo across the street and La Pedrerq (Casa Mila) a little further up - to begin your explorations of this wonderful city! Most of what you want to see is within walking distance of the apartment.
Great value, very comfortable and convenient, and otherworldly views!