My husband and I really enjoyed staying in Elena and Christophe's urban, chic apartment. Check-in was super easy, and Elena even allowed us to store our bags while the cleaner finished up. The apartment is located on the fifth floor, so the walk up five flights of stairs gave me an extra excuse to indulge in the area's delicious food. Although the apartment is located on a congested shopping strip, the hipster Malasaña neighborhood is a couple blocks away, teeming with wonderful eateries, bars, coffee shops and boutiques. We could walk everywhere, including the Prado and soccer stadium. Also, it was so nice to have a combo washer/dryer so we could do some laundry. Not to mention the separate dining table and couch, plus a tv that connects to Netflix. This gorgeous place was perfect for our stay in Madrid. Thanks to our hosts for their hospitality and rapid responses to all our questions!