The place was well appointed and neat. The washer/dryer in the apartment was also a huge advantage for people on longer trips. The metro is very close and there are a lot of stores. The neighborhood is nice and quiet but something to keep in mind is that several restaurants within walking distance close early(10 pm) compared to Barcelona standards so it was harder to find a lot of choices the first night we got there since we got there slightly late. However it was very easy for us to take the metro to go anywhere else we wanted. There are also many wonderful pastry shops in the area!