Our group of business colleagues had a wonderful stay at this lovely duplex flat. Our hosts were very responsive from the beginning when they suggested we take the RENFE train C1 directly from airport to Principe Pio station ( cheaper and more direct than taking metro). It is then a short walk to the home which is located in a safe residential area across from the Royal Palace. When we arrived, our lovely host welcomed us and gave us tour. The flat is large and bright so we never felt crowded, even with all of us using our computers around the dining room table. The wifi was blazing fast and there were plenty of outlets to plug in our devices. There was large living/dining room; nice size kitchen, washing machine, 2.5 bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is on the main floor, and the 2 bedrooms and 2nd full bathroom are on second level. We did lots of cooking in the kitchen which had full size fridge, modern appliances. Madrid’s tap water is not only safe to drink, but is one of the best in Spain, coming from the mountains, so bring own water bottle for refilling. Grocery stores are less than 10 minutes walk away including our favorite DIA which had great prices and accepted credit cards, including Amex. Although we were on business trip and could not fully enjoy the flat, we still managed to steal a little time to sit and have bread, cheese, ham, fruit, and wine. Spanish wine, purchased in DIA, is terrific and costs under 2 euros/bottle – a true benefit of Spain! We used the washing machine frequently and detergent was provided. There were brooms and mops & ammonia available for our use. The trash and recycle receptacles were conveniently located on the ground floor of the building. There were 2 balconies which was so nice to just sit outside and enjoy the sun and fresh air. The master bedroom’s balcony has a spectacular view of the Royal Palace. During our stay, we had some rare rainy days in Madrid which made it chilly at night but also resulted in a lovely rainbow next to the Royal Palace! We never used the air conditioner as the weather was so comfortable. Transportation was easy as the Metro, RENFE train, taxi, and Uber were all used by our group. We will definitely stay again – Thank you Daniel & Esther!

COMMENTS: One of the upstairs bedrooms may not be ideal for light sleepers since you can hear the elevator which is very loud. Also, the upstairs bathroom may not be suitable for elderly as the shower/tub is quite difficult to get in and out.