The apartment is as the pictures show - the balcony and the view are amazing. The location couldn't be better. We easily walked to all of the major tourist sites - the Royal Palace, Retiro park, Reina Sofia museum, the Plaza Major, Mercado San Miguel. There were countless restaurants just steps away from the apartment. Alex and John were super responsive hosts and very accommodating. The apartment was well stocked with kitchen items, extra bedding, and tons of fluffy towels! Loved the whole place.