Location is absolutely perfect for exploring Barcelona on foot. El Born is on your door step, with charming streets, restaurants, bars, shops etc all around. You are also in walking distance to Barceloneta and the beach, La Rambla, La Sagrada Familia and other main sights. Still the area is nice and quiet. Metro is also only 5 min away.
The hotel is clean and comfortable. Pool is small but the area nice, although we never managed to use it because we were exploring the city.
Only complaint, if you will, is that the air con is very, very noisy. Bring ear plugs and you will get a good nights sleep in comfy beds.
Would definitely stay here again.