The front desk staff was great, very helpful, kind, and informative. The outside is a bit run down, but inside the common space is well put together. The restaurant was rarely open and I don't think I saw a bartender at the bar during our stay. It is far from most attractions, about an hour walk to la Rambla, and its hard to wave down a taxi. If you're using the public bus systems, there is a stop outside of the hotel.