Our host met us at the apartment and made sure we had everything we needed, even doing a bit of baby-proofing for us (we have an 18-month-old and a 3-year-old). The location was great, easy to walk around and see some sights, and a quick walking distance to two subway stations. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking supplies, including spices and a lovely Spanish olive oil (a nice touch). There was a nice big dining table and a cozy sitting area. We used the washing machine and clothes rack (no drying machine): BYO detergent. The bedrooms all had black-out shutters, and the radiators kept the apartment comfortable. (We'd recommend earplugs for light sleepers: there is a bit of street noise in the front bedroom and a bit of neighbor/courtyard noise in the other rooms. Most of us would probably sleep through it, but it was a bit noisy for the baby.) Two bathrooms had showers and one had a tub: all had good water pressure. There's a grocery store just steps away from the apartment, also very convenient. The elevator was just big enough to fit our stroller, but it was pretty tight. (We were very glad to have an elevator, though!) We had a very pleasant stay and would recommend this apartment.