I was initially concerned due to the shoddy entranceway and stairwell of the building. The door was wide open with a wooden slab instead of a locking door and the stairs were rickety and unsafe considering the need to climb 4 floors with luggage. Once I got to Jessica's apartment, I was relieved to see how clean and nice it was in comparison. The previous comments about it being loud are true, but it is families and life noises, which are expected in a building. The location is excellent, close to the center/Ramblas, but far enough away to not be overrun by the tourists that are all over Barcelona. Jessica herself is so very nice and her dog is the sweetest thing! No aircondiyioning, but there is a fan (which helped with the noise as well). Overall, the apartment is very nice and I would return.