Didn’t get to meet Mabel but Fabian was a wonderful host - he found a tailor to hem my jeans, gave a great restaurant recommendation and even took me to a local flamenco show which was amazing. Check in was also super smooth.
The room was small but comfortable enough, it was cool to be right in the middle of the old city although if you are a light sleeper beware, the sounds of noisy (sometimes drunk) tourists often will echo though the night even to the 5th floor and walls are thin (but that’s anywhere in this part of Barca). I was lucky the weather was mild, there’s no AC so might be uncomfortable in the height of summer or winter. For a taste of the old Barcelona, I had a great stay.