 The swimming pool was tiny I had selected the hotel because of it The food in the restaurant offered limited choice but was OK 
 Cleanliness The floor in my room was shining and I was very happy to walk barefoot on it Quiet even though at a central location Even though Barcelona was super hot on these days there was a little breeze going through my room so I was fresh without air conditioning They supplied fresh water in the fridge every day Good access to Underground 