we both thought the location was perfect, although all the works going on outside was not great, but that was the same for all the works going on on The Ramblas area in general.
the hotel was great, room was really nice, clean and great view from the balcony.
the only thing that let it down very badly, was no access to have a shower before we left. we were not leaving till 7pm, so the hotel kindly looked after our cases, but were told that there were no changing rooms or shower facilities, and we had to get changed in the disabled toilet. considering how good our stay was, this really brought a bad end to our trip. i suggest that in future the hotel 'puts aside' as room for, families especially, to shower and change before departing, if they cannot get a shower room fitted.