On arrival we could not get through to Nadia's friend who was going to meet us and let us into the apartment, (there was a message in Spanish which we couldn't understand) so we had to ring Nadia who had been away and we weren't sure if she would be able to answer - but she did and we managed to sort it out. Nadia had also sent me an email about check out time being 10am instead of 11am but I did not receive this before leaving home. However, we were almost ready to leave by 10am so it was ok.

Unfortunately there was nothing Nadia or anyone could have done about the building opposite being refurbished - the passage is very narrow and because of the dust we did not want to open the windows - the builders were working on it all day long from 7.30am till dark. However, we were out and about all day - and the beds are very comfortable and it was mostly quiet at night.

The location is great - within easy walking distance of La Rambla, the port and the Plaza de Catalunya where public transport (buses and metro) were available. The airport bus arrives and leaves from there and is a very good way of getting from and to the airport.