 When we first arrived to check in at the front desk the representative was not pleasant He asked to see our passports without welcoming us to the hotel There was no smile or pleasantries from this individual He was strictly business The rooms are not soundproof We could hear people talking toilets flushing lots of noise from adjacent rooms and the hallway We were disappointed that there was no coffee maker or tea kettle in the room 
 The location across from the Cathedral was great Close walk to La Rambla and other great places and sites The room was nice Most of the staff was friendly and helpful The housekeeping staff was friendly and always willing to assist The food was good 