With over 20 positive reviews, melvins place is everything people say it is. It's located in the heart of the city, walking distance from all the sights, close proximity to restaurants and shops, and very accessible via public transit. It is a VERY nice place to stay to see everything in Madrid. My only issue is the noise level associated with living in the centre of such a lively city. Between late night revellers, noisy neighbours, and garbage men (they picked up every morning at 3am and were NOT quiet about it at all) there was not one night where my wife and I had a decent nights sleep. If you are a light sleeper, or if you value/need a decent nights rest, this might be an issue for you. But if you're in fact a late night reveller yourself this would be an ideal place to stay when visiting Madrid.