Our host kept in touch with us via email during the earlier part of our trip to Spain. She made sure of our arrival time, was flexible when we weren't sure, answered all our questions about the best ways to get to the apartment from the airport and included detailed information on three options. She met us outside the door as soon as we arrived. There was a loaf of bakery bread and a container of orange juice waiting for us in the kitchen. She explained everything we needed to know, offered some great suggestions and was available if we needed her throughout our stay. She was gracious and helpful.

The apartment itself is much more beautiful and impressive than the photos. The ceilings are at least 10 feet high and the moldings are ornate. The windows overlooking the street below are triple layered and look out onto two wrought iron balconies. They make the apartment virtually soundproof. There were air conditioners in each of the main rooms and they worked great and were quiet. The place is so big that you will feel as if you are in a home. The furnishings are new and stylish and the bed is quite comfortable. The water pressure is steady and there is plenty of hot water. Everything is in working condition and the apartment is fresh and clean.

The location is amazing. We loved walking through this very fashionable neighborhood which is in the heart of the modernistic section where you can see Gaudi's works. The only place we took a cab was the day we visited Park Guell for which you should reserve and entire afternoon for enjoying.

From the train station we took one subway and stepped out a block from the apartment. You will be impressed with the building and the high end surroundings. There is a passageway near the apartment with beautiful restaurants. Our favorite for our big night out was Tragarluz. There are several popular restaurants on this little street which cut through to a street filled with sidewalk cafe's and lots of people strolling into the late night. Walking anywhere from Gloria's apartment is safe and pleasant. We regularly walked to the Old Town and Pasaje de Gracia. Window shopping is a big treat. Lots of bakeries, and Pinterest worthy tapas restaurants. Were were there for 5 days and could not have hoped for a better location to sight see in Barcelona and to get a good night's sleep. Great experience.