The location is ideal: away from the noisy, crowded Barri Gotic, but less than two blocks from the Placa Catalunya, where all the action starts. An easy 15-20 minute walk to most attractions, probably 25-30 minutes to more distant ones such as La Sagrida Familia.
Great nearby shops and a supermarket, local cafes and tapas restaurants (we recommend Cachitos, just around the corner.).
Somewhat odd layout, although it didn't bother us: the "master" bedroom with two twin beds has the en suite bathroom. The other bathroom in the hall serves a second bedroom with a king-size bed, plus a third bedroom with one single bed. Then there is an enormous sofa bed in the living room. The plumbing and wiring and kitchen appliances are up-to-date, and there is central A/C, although it struggles a little during hot weather. Marcel, who manages these apartments, is a gem: fluent in several languages, helpful and articulate, and just a phone call away.