short taxi ride from the airport and easy to walk to Sea Cathedral and the old town walking tour. Staff were very friendly and helpful, I had to ask for a mattress topper as the bed, though comfortable, was a little too firm for me, this was done promptly. Room was on first floor overlooking the courtyard, some music heard till 11pm or so but it didn't bother us as not from our hotel. Large bathroom with rainfall shower. We ate in various restaurants which were all close by as the hotel is centrally situated a few steps from the Passeig de Born shopping area. We also ate in the hotel dining room on our last night (sadly it rained so couldn't eat in the gorgeous outdoor courtyard) and the waiters were excellent and food very tasty, better than one of the highly recommended restaurants we tried. The Tiramisu was made at the table and was huge, enough for 4, nice wines and reasonably prices. Breakfast was buffet style and had enough choices to suit most tastes. Very good hotel in an excellent location.