Received clear communication from the hosts before the trip. Was warmly greeted by Jolly who showed us all the tips and quirks of the apartment and building.
The apartment itself is prettier than the photos, with wonderful high ceilings and a very compact but very well planned floor plan, which maximises the feeling of space. It was spotless when we arrived and smelled lightly but not overpoweringly of disinfectant or whatever they use to covid blitz the place between stays. The beds are on the harder side (thumbs up from me!) and very comfortable. While looking on to a busy road, the soundproofing is top so noise from the street is minimal. We slept sublimely! The kitchenette has everything you need and there's a supermarket nearby with a fresh orange juice squeezer.
My favourite part of the apartment is the bathroom and I'll be taking inspiration from it when doing up my own place.
The location was just what I wanted, pretty much on top of the Atocha train and metro station. A leisurely 20 minute stroll gets you to Puerta del Sol and less than half that gets you to the Prado. We enjoyed every minute of our weekend getaway and the apartment certainly helped with the experience!