Anyone who has done their research will know that the location is superb, close to Passeig de Gracia and Placa de Catalunya. The apartment is in a safe street with a bus stop right outside the building and a well stocked mini market a few doors away. The check in and check out was simple and efficient.
One thing that was a real surprise on arrival is the sheer size of the apartment, it is much larger than I ever anticipated from the photos and just as stunning as the pictures convey. The furniture and fittings were all high quality and even the communal areas were very attractive. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was the best shower I have ever had in an Airbnb. It is not clear from the listing but there is a lift that goes up to the top floor where the apartment is situated.
One minor niggle was the fact that there was no salt/pepper/cleaning products that you would usually expect to find in a rental, however, this was only minor. I wouldn’t hesitate to return (and will at some point) and have already recommended to friends and family. Great stay and very sad to leave.