Rafael's apartment is amazing! Located in the heart of the centre of Madrid, it is perfectly located, right next to Plaza de Santa Ana, a popular meeting point for socialising. And also a ten minute walk to Puerta del Sol, which is so alive with street entertainment and a has a vibrant feel to it. A twenty minute walk away is the Royal Palace, and a similar distance away in the opposite direction is the Prado Museum. The apartment is located perfectly to see the heart of Madrid, and there is always so much going on in the city.
The apartment itself is exactly as advertised. Comfortable, private, clean, and quiet. Rafael met me at the apartment when I arrived, to show me the place and was helpful in offering advice on local places, he even had lots of leaflets on the table about things to do in Madrid and how to get around, which helped so much. He made me feel very welcome and even told me to contact him if I needed anything, which I appreciated. There was fruit and croissants that I could have for breakfast, and freshly clean towels for showering after a hot day in the city. There is really no negative about the place, and I would definitely recommend it to people looking for a perfectly located apartment to stay in whilst visiting Madrid. In fact, I would use it again if I return to Madrid!