I'd never stayed in Palermo Soho or had a full condo for a sense of what actually living in a City would be like. A unique experience, and a great idea! Fewer speaking English than La Rambla, I took a hand-held ($120) Translator from Amazon, worked perfectly everywhere without a wi-fi connection, both oral translation and on screen! Absolutely required unless you speak fluent Spanish. Staff is wonderful, solved any issues immediately (early/late checkin/out), help me with currency exchange, security includes a massive front door opened with your thumbprint. It's a residence, not a hotel, except for a cleaning crew and fresh sheets daily. Now: it's on a major street. Bring the little foam earplugs airlines hand out, you may need them for early naps/sleeping. Tile floors=bedroom slippers. Like most places outside the US, no washcloths, stick one in your luggage. Rooms vary, I had a Deluxe. I've traveled extensively for 50 years, this is at the top of feeling at home. Staff unobtrusive, but they're there 24 hours!