I work since over 20 years in the luxury Hotel Industry and as tought in University - we hoteliers are the worst guests, as we have the highest standards and an eye for every detail - i totally agree hence i always check any place i go of every detail in regards to cleanliness, facilities, but also service as that is the most important. Generally i always stay in Hotels - support to our Industry but this time I opted to take an appartment - why? Cause i found this one in comparison better comparing price, location, service - as i was travelling with my two younger kids - it was a benefit, as the kids had their space and i got a moody eater so buying food she would eat was easier then trying out a restaurant and then pay when she wouldnt eat and then buy food again... you parents know what i mean!
So my viewpoint is simple - if you ever stay in Barcelona with or without kids this place is amazing! location is prime - you can walk to many sights but also take the Metro or Bus. You have a supermarket next to the building, a bakery downstairs, cafes everywhere and restaurants as well - Placa de Catalunya is around the corner and La Rambla too - its just a beautiful area and central. The Apt is clean and bright, very well designed and whomever did this had a lot of taste - it is not clustered but has everything one needs to have a good stay. It is quiet even though on top of a busier street. Wifi is provided and speedy as i was also doing some work and we also watched movies - TV is only in spanish.
The Service - from the moment i booked i had questions and they were responded on spot and fast - which as a hotelier i know that is not to be taken for granted - they have been very courteous and understanding of certain situations and questions i had. The day before i was contacted once more to double check my details so we would be greeted by an agent. We landed late and arrived at around midnight but i was unsure when we would reach given i had younger kids and the whole checking at the airport with COVID etc - i felt bad to keep someone waiting passed midnight for us, but Nicolas greeted with a message that we can take our time that he will be there and so he was. He explained all to us where we are what we could do and the essentials.
Check out was as easy as arriving. Just closed the door - of course we tidy up as that is common courtesy we would do no matter where we stay.
We had an amazing 5 days in Barcelona and we felt really like being at home in the apt. and if we hopefully ever come back i sure would stay there again.
I truely recommend this place to you, to my family & friends!