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If the gates to the jardins happen to be closed –after about eight in the evening– just walk through the hotel and out the back doors onto the terrace.
However, avoid this place at all costs around five in the afternoon in term time. It quickly becomes a hell-hole of screaming brats who, freed from the tyranny of their teachers, burn off their accumulated frustrations and blast your tranquility to jagged bits.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31541 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31353 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31353 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30833 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30833 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26817 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26817 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26356 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26356 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26354 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26354 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26349 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26349 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25316 Check in staff were gracious and accomodating with good directions for travellers not renting a car.
Apartment appeared just as pictured. Size of apartment was cozy, but was large enough for four people to sleep, if living room couch is let out. It was centrally located to Super Mercardo, beach, wharf, mall, and restaurants and well stocked. Really appreciated having washer/dryer unit in apartment. Colorful mix of restaurants, markets right in neighborhood.
Came on a Barcelona holiday and watched city party all day until early morning. Loved the late sunset and meet some really entertaining people. Loved the ice cream/gelato shops on every other corner. Also, loved the Cafe de Lecha and Tortilla Patata (egg omelet with potato) for breakfast and the bakeries.
Public transportation was excellent!
Easy walk to train station and wonderful city park/zoo. A little further walk to the shopping district of La Rambla and Gothic area. Recommend to take the city tour bus, excellent sites, plenty of museums and information.
Would have been nice to have an English speaking television channel, however took it as an opportunity to learn more Spanish.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25316 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25111 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25111 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24973 The apartment was modern: large TV, DVD player, wifi, tall ceilings, microwave, big refrigerator, toaster, dishes and all the start-up supplies needed (toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning materials, etc.).
Pillowapartments did an excellent job in managing the lease. Mr Devaux was fast, efficient, courteous and extremely responsive to emails and questions.
Overall, we had an excellent stay and will use pillowapartments in the future.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24973 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24859 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24859 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24025 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24025 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23893 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23893 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23528 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23528