We had a great time in Madrid, and much of it was due to Wim and his lovely apartment. It is a bit north of the city center, but very close to public transportation and a wonderful place to see Madrid from. The apartment is beautiful and very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the large flat-screen TV with a rich selection of channels and many programs with an English secondary audio channel. But most of our time was spent exploring Madrid's museums and cultural scene. The Prado museum is one of the best museums in the world. It was a bit too rainy to take advantage of the patio, but in better weather, this would be very pleasant. A delightful stay. Highly recommended.