Hotel Ronda Lesseps and its staff really made my first ever trip to Barcelona feel like a vacation. The location is very safe and walkable (if hilly) area with some basic dining options 2-3 minutes away, subway stop 7 minutes away (Caffe Milano!) and the livelier part of Gracia (Gran de Gracia!) 15-20 minutes away. The hotel itself is very modern and well-maintained. My room was in great condition with a sleek, modern bathroom, and got cleaned thoroughly every day. My only complaint was that the one window looked out into a small courtyard so I got no natural light whatsoever. I had to put on all the lights at any hour of the day. Otherwise, the staff was friendly and helpful from my check-in to my departure, helping me mail postcards, arranging a cab, and even loaning me a compact umbrella for an excursion on a rare rainy day (it saved me). I also really liked the numeric punch-in code for the room; no need to worry about losing or forgetting your key. I would definitely stay here again.