Pros - The location is the best. Close steps from Ramblas, metro, and a cute square with cafes. This is why I gave it 4 stars and not 3 stars. The check n process was easy even though we had to call 30 min. before our arrival. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The kitchen was well enough equipped.
Cons - The bathroom was tiny and you have to squeeze by the sink to get to the shower. The first time my husband used the toilet it clogged from very low water pressure. We spent the first couple hours of our trip trying to unclog it.
It’s very noisy from doors closing, people climbing stairs and talking loudly, and people outside windows (as are most small properties in the heart of the city). Except from about 3am-8am it quieted down. People are not exaggerating about the amount of stairs to the apartment. We are healthy and active, and it was still rough hauling the bags up that far.