This hotel was perfect for what we needed for our first stay in Barcelona. The check-in process was simple. Our room was small but exactly what we were expecting. It was clean, well-decorated and had all the amenities we might need. The bathroom was a nice size and had a very nice shower. No issues with water pressure or temperature. There is some street noise coming up from the area taverns and traffic but it was not excessive and I sort of enjoy that part of being in the city. Loved having a balcony where I could enjoy my morning coffee and watch folks walk by. The location is right across from a metro stop and very close Las Ramblas and the scene in L'Eixample. Very close to lots of great shopping. There is a nice looking bar and restaurant upstairs. We were disappointed with our inability to be seated and spend time up there, as it seems they stop serving much earlier than the times posted on their schedule, even when the place is mostly empty. It is worth staying here for the location if you want to be somewhere central to many of the neighborhoods worth exploring.