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How Transparent: Catalonia

You're in for a treat with a stay at this contemporary apartment perched along a handsome leafy avenue of the well-heeled Eixample district. Home to Gaudí's architectural gems, haute couture shops, and Michelin star restaurants, they call this neck of the woods Quadrat d'Or (Golden Square) for a good reason.

Back at home, the pristine, uncluttered interiors will appeal to all you minimalists out there. Flooded with natural daylight thanks to those floor-to-ceiling Juliet balcony windows, it feels like a breath of fresh air to return to after a day soaking up all that Gaudi extravagance in the streets below.

Drop your bags in the spacious hallway, grab a glass of something crisp (the complimentary chilled wine will help with that), then fling the balcony doors open wide to watch the grand avenue of Gran Via bustle below. One of Barcelona's longest boulevards crossing right through the city, it's an impressive sight to behold. And thanks to its elevated position on the fifth floor, the spacious bedrooms feel surprisingly quiet at night with the windows closed and the black-out blinds drawn.

Home truths:
*This home sleeps eight guests, with the last two guests sleeping on two double sofa beds in the lounge area – if you’d like ample space for socialising, we’d recommend this home for six guests.
*Well-behaved pets are welcome to join you at this home.
*You’ll check into this apartment with a lockbox and code.
*You’ll be given four sets of keys so you can all come and go as you please.
*This home is located on the fifth floor and has lift access.
*There’s luggage storage available should you arrive at the apartment early
*A cot and baby monitor is available for little ones.
*The bathroom in this home is very small. That said, it has everything you need to get ready for the day.
*The shower pressure here isn't the strongest.