It is what it is and it is great for what it is. Following a non-fuss approach, you get a very clean room in the absolute centre of Madrid for nearly no money, at least when compared with alternative offers on the accommodation market. There are no windows and it is not the make-friends-with-the-hosts experience, but on both occasions we were happy to return to a dolled-down room and met really friendly and communicative other travellers to share tips and advice with. Don't count on the Starbucks machine, it doesn't really work, but you only have to step 5 metres out of the front door to make it to the next cafe table.