The apartment is bright and clean and relatively spacious in the actual living areas. Everything seems new and is in great working order. (If you have mobility issues or are a bigger person this place is NOT for you, however: the WC is about the size of one on an airplane and the shower is a tiny corner unit. This is not at all unusual for European apartments, but I wanted to point it out.)
There is a lift, so you get the benefits of being on the 8th floor without the difficulty of stairs. The terrace is lovely and large enough to actually enjoy eating or watching the sunset. The apartment is very close to the Metro and tons of markets and restaurants.
It is a lovely, convenient location in L'Eixample away from most tourists. We really enjoyed our stay!