This location is PERFECT. All public transportation is right here. Most of the historic neighborhoods are within just a few minutes walk from the apartment. There is a grocery store just a few doors away and lots of shops and restaurants just outside the door. The airport bus comes to Placa de Catalunya as does the touristic hop on hop off bus and there are multiple metro access points within a block.
The apartment is very charming and comfortable. The floor to ceiling windows in living room look out on La Rambla and it is very entertaining to watch people day or night walking by. It is a very safe neighborhood. There are foot patrols and police on scooters regularly patrolling the area. It is also a very clean neighborhood.
There are wonderful old wooden Palladian style windows in the dining room and bedroom. The apartment is very light and airy. The old fashioned elevator is also very charming and I was so happy not to have to walk up five floors every time I came or went.
I loved it and will come back! That is really the best review possible.