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Reviews of Comfortable apartment recently renovated and in the city center

Comfortable apartment recently renovated and in the city center
Barcelona, Catalonia

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, clean, and comfortable.
Property was in such a great location with walkable access to sights, shops, and charm of gothic quarter. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were updated, clean and had great water pressure. I did not hear street noise from the bedrooms. Location felt safe even in the later hours. Check in process was somewhat of a hassle but well worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laird D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family with teens in madrid
Traveling with teens can sometimes be a tight fit. Everyone needs their space yet you still want to be together. Ola did just that. Plenty of room where you didn’t feel on top of each other, but close enough to still be connected. The location was perfect from us and allowed us ample opportunity to view all that Madrid has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet spot
Wonderful trip, the perfect spot for friends, a lot of space in a prime location. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024
Ola, Thank you very much for sharing your experience in our Ola Living apartments. We are very happy that you had an excellent stay with us We hope to see you back very soon 💛 Ola Living Team

8/10 Good

Dianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - comfier chairs needed
4 friends shared for a 5 day trip. We stayed in 3rd floor Music 7 apartment - two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Check in process 48 hours before was complicated - but do-able. Lift and corridors all clean. Doors operated by a smartphone app - we all got that - but also 2 key cards. Location excellent - yes a bit of late night noise but not too bad. One bathroom had a broken shower sadly. We knew before we arrived. Was fixed while we were there. Communication with Reception team via WhatsApp easy. We got a small discount for the shower problem. The living area is small but functional. It really needs two comfy armchairs in addition to the sofa. Nespresso pod coffee machine - only a few pods free but a large Carrefour at the end of the street opposite the Palau theatre so could buy more. Only two loo rolls also - which is a bit stingy. Small supermarket right opposite and a nice small champagne bar very near. Would also recommend Flax and Kale restaurant just up the street. Delicious healthy salad and pizzas. Also Tosca Tapas opposite the theatre for upmarket tapas. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Ola, Thank you very much for sharing your experience in our Ola Living apartments. We are very happy that you had an excellent stay with us. Your comments and evaluation are very important for us. We hope to see you back very soon 💛 Ola Living Team

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great flat and great location
Great location in the Gothic quarters, about a 15-20 min walk to the beach, walking distance to a million places to eat, drink. Cute flat inside. Super loud if you have windows open but there is a/c so no biggie once windows are closed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful location with a few issues
We enjoyed our 4-day stay here, and found the location to be perfect for exploring Barcelona. It is located on a very charming street in a great neighborhood so that was a big plus. The check-in process could have been smoother. We were asked for our arrival time, I shared that, and yet I still had to try to reach out to confirm that we would be able to get into the apartment when we arrived. The digital key was a bit cumbersome, but worked. I had to ask permission for my husband to get a digital key too, in case my phone died - which seemed like a no-brainer. The apartment was nice and suited most of our needs, though the kitchen only had the very basics - it was missing some key things. Also - the apartment should have included basic instructions for the appliances. We had to message many times about how to use the air conditioning, the washing machine, etc. That was a bit frustrating. All in all, we had a nice stay, but there were definitely things that could have been improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Teta F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Horrible check in process.
The property was great. Rented through vrbo. From this point things get difficult. You are really booking through a 3rd party leasing company. I kept messaging through Vrbo when trying to pay. There was SO much confusion. The 3rd party takes your payments with a different system. And to check in is a system is different from one they sent me. So we still did not complete booking till we showed up and they said we did not finish with deposit. The ladies at the leasing office were very nice. But everyone checking in had the same confusion as we did. I really expected to book and deal with Vrbo, but that’s not the case. Be prepared for a refundable deposit but with a list of rules and cleaning instructions to get it back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything with the rental and staff was fantastic.
Only disappointment was one of our group was pick pocketed. Two guys came up to her and stole her new phone. Otherwise the rest of the trip was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Barcelona vacation
This property is perfect for a Barcelona vacation. The location is excellent, on a small street in the Gothic Quarter with cute shops, easy walk to everything. 5 minutes to La Rambla. The prior reviews are accurate when mentioning the check-in app. You need to register each guest with their name/passport info/selfie so it’s best to do that before but it was VERY easy to follow. And, the walls are thin and you will hear the stairwell. Otherwise you hear the street so it is rarely quiet in European cities! The management was very responsible. We had an issue with the washing machine, they came in and fixed it while we were exploring and left extra towels. Very well done!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Barcelona
We had an overall good experience at this property! There were several restaurants in walking distance and a little grocery store right across the street plus a larger grocery store around the corner. The elevator was really helpful since we were on the 4th floor. And the keyless entry was easy to use. We arrived after normal check-in hours so it was nice to have the keyless entry without having to go to another location or pay for a late check-in. The property manager/staff were very helpful in communicating the necessary steps to complete the check-in and deposit electronically before arrival. The apartment itself was as expected from the listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Meg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable apartment
We enjoyed being able to walk everywhere from our apartment. It was clean, comfortable, quiet and well-provisioned. The two issues we had were the difficulty using the digital key and the lingering smell. After some trouble at first, we got used to the digital entry. When we arrived there was a strong smell of sewer gas but fortunately it dissipated after a few days. Still, I recommend the apartment if you would like to stay in a fantastic, walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel R., Cleveland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time in Barcelona
We love the apartment, and having a terrace was great. The location was great, too, right in Gothic District. I appreciated the extra towels and bedding. Check-in was confusing, I received an email to pick up keys, but when I arrived at the office, I was told I could use the digital key. I was under the impression the digital key only worked for the front door. Last, the walls are thin, you can hear everything, but it is great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah F., Severna Park, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun location in Barcelona
Our stay was great - central location and cute apartment. The photos of the apartment are a little deceptive make it look bigger than it is but it was still very clean and nice. The apartment is situated on a walking street - not too busy although there’s lots of construction going on when we were there . The Ola staff are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable centrally located apartment
The apartment was very comfortable with everything you needed for a lovely stay . The apartment was steps from the Palau Music hall. We saw a very enjoyable guitar concert at the music hall and got to see the beautiful building at the same time . The subway stops were conveniently close . There were great restaurants steps from the apartment. There was a Carre forre grocery store was very close also. The washer dryer was very appreciated , as well as the air conditioner , as it was a little hot when we were there .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Audrey P.

Good location but poor amenities overall
Our family of three stayed in Ola living music 3. Location wise it’s a great place and very convenient. However apartment itself is rather small than what we expected seeing from online. Street and house noise from upstairs is as terrible as you can expect. Also there weren’t enough household essentials in the apartment considering we had to stay for one week. A few toilet papers, small size shampoo and body wash, little bottle of dishwashing detergent…there weren’t even enough toilet papers so we had to request extra. I have been to many apartments using VRBO and never had to ask for essential things like this time. It was a week of stay and this was not a cheap apartment. I feel this apartment overly charged us compared to the poor quality they’ve provided to us. Also the female desk staff who was working at the nearest Ola living office by the Ola living Music 3 was rude. When I tried to enter the office by the wrong side of the door, she laughed as if she was making fun of me and was rude when assisting me with my questions. Also this company wanted to conduct air conditioning check during our stay. I understand things happen but never have I experienced inconvenience like this with other apartments. I certainly feel that our first trip to Barcelona would have turned out so much better if we had chosen another place to stay. Well I’ve learned from my mistake. If you don’t mind paying for expensive apartment who provides poor service and lack of essentials then you can choose Ola living. Otherwise absolutely no. Save yourself a headache and go with another company and apartment
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
The apartment was good, but there were more than a few miscommunications with the property management company that ended up with us taking a few extra cab rides. There were also issues with the key being on my phone. We had to try multiple times every time we wanted to get into the apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Diane K., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The apartment is is a great location. The size of the apartment is much smaller than you might think by the pictures. Four people in the apartment is a bit tight in the common area. We used our phone as a means to enter the building and apartment. You have the option of picking up keys at the office which is about a mile away or using an app on your phone. We decided to use the app but can be tricky if you are from out of the country and are using another cellphone service. We had a few problems but managed to get into the building after a few tries. Other guests had more difficulty. Bottomline, we enjoyed our stay, location is great, Barcelona is fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Location in Barcelona
Great property. And, I highly recommend. A few challenges to note - electronic door app clunky - figured it out after a phone call to the office. - actual flat number was confusing - figured it out after a call to the office - my USA credit card companies hated their processing system. My card was declined multiple times. - the entire buding lost electricity for 8 hours on the last night. Pluses besides location, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, washer and living space. Balcony was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., McKinney TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Excellent location, best coffee in town across the street, nice shops and an easy walk to hop on hop off busses and plenty of places to visit as well as restaurants. Not sure why they don't have a picture of the street, it isn't amazing but the area is very nice. The beds were the most comfortable we have had traveling the world and the apartment won't disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable apartment in great location
Comfortable and well appointed apartment.in a great location. We had a wonderful time in Barcelona with this as our home base and would happily stay here again. Excellent and responsive communications with the property managers and no surprises. As noted by others there is a washer for your laundry but no dryer. Plan ahead for time to air dry. The rental office is about a mile away, so plan for that. In our case, we stored our luggage at a nearby locker and explored Barcelona for the day, ending up at the rental office in the afternoon. Overall we had a wonderful visit to beautiful and vibrant city.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K., Morganton

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great place only issue is must check in at office then go to apartment. Would be better if was a coded door so you can go directly from airport to home. They did have storage for luggage at the office if apartment isn’t ready and that allows us to tour around while we waited.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya P., Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment!
Beautiful apartment in a great location. Only downside is having to pick up the keys in another location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., Houston Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL STAY!
Overall the accommodation was marvelous as far as location and ease of transportation. We would get these accommodations again on our next stay in Barcelona. Gracies!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location and service
This place is located in a fantastic spot close to a supermarket, explore Cataluna tours, music hall, and several restaurants. Check in occurs at a different location about a mile away, but it was fast and taxis are about 8 euros if you don’t want to walk. The washer works great and there is a hanger for a dryer, but all of our clothes dried without issue. It is perfect for 1-2 couples or a family of 4-5 with 2 full bathrooms and 3 comfortable beds and pull out sofa. We had no issues walking, using the metro, or catching a cab to get places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jean Christophe B., SAINT-CHAMOND

Liked: Cleanliness
MUY BIEN
Très bien situé proche de beaucoup de sites Catalans Un bémol : aucune isolation acoustique !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toppen boende!
Vi var fyra vuxna i denna nyrenoverade lägenhet och trivdes mycket bra med boendet och läget 👍🌟
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adeline V., Lille

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien, on recommande !
Appartement très bien placé, propre, confortable, très bien!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2021
Ola Adeline, Merci beaucoup d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire un commentaire sur votre séjour à Ola Living Apartments. Nous espérons que vous avez apprécié votre séjour chez nous :) Les commentaires sont extrêmement importants pour nous et nous aident à prendre les mesures nécessaires pour améliorer notre service. Nous espérons que vous reviendrez nous voir bientôt ! Salutations chaleureuses :) Ola Living