Pros:
The apartment itself is spacious, modern and well-appointed; kitchenette has plenty of utensils etc. so it was easy to prepare small meals during our stay. Comfortable bed + pillows. Prior to arrival there was great communication with staff via email. It was also nice to have reception on-site. Great central location! Close to Passeig de Gracia which has lots of shopping & Gaudi sites like Casa Batllo & Casa Mila. A 20min walk to the Gothic Quarter and El Born. We liked being able to access tourist sites without staying in the busy tourist areas. Overall, a great stay!!
Cons:
- Check-in was quite slow, and even though we arrived a day after our first booked/paid night (due to flight delays), on arrival the staff said our room wasn't ready. There was also construction going on in the room next door; it would have been nice to know this beforehand since it was pretty loud.
- Room/bathroom were clean, but there were some pretty dusty surfaces (eg. bedside stands). This might not bother some people but since I have allergies I had an immediate reaction.
- We booked a 5 night stay and needed refills for soap (1 small bar between hands/shower provided) and toilet paper (a couple rolls provided); staff begrundgingly replaced it when we asked but mentioned that they don't typically do so...(even though the website lists free toiletries?)
- Noisy courtyard, so parties/conferences could be heard most nights. We didn't mind but just an FYI for those who want a quieter setting!