Gabriela's place was exactly what we needed. It is in a great location for walking to Retiro Park and for getting to the Metro at the Goya station to explore what Madrid has to offer. Taxis are also very easy to get. It is on a main street, but once inside the unit it is very quiet with windows that open onto interior courtyard areas. The concierge greeted us often and was very pleasant and helpful. This building does have elevators.
The apartment is quite spacious. A nice living/dining area and the very well equipped kitchen was a nice surprise. It has two nice sized bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms that have been updated. The beds are very comfortable. There are plenty of towels and extra linens. There is a nice, small balcony as well.
The neighborhood is a mix of residential and commercial. There is a reasonable grocery store right next door. Fruit, vegetable and meat stores are within a block or two. Our daughter especially liked Museo de Jamon for sweets - go figure! There is a Corte Ingles department store a few blocks away and just about anything you need is within blocks. We had a very nice meal a few blocks away at the Taberna las Botas. We also had a great meal with friends at La Castela 6-8 blocks away. Walkable, local and good food is easy to find!
Gabriela was wonderful. Very responsive and helpful. She met us at the door of the building and check-in was quick and easy. She contacted us several times during our stay to see if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again and will recommend it for others travelling to Madrid.
Thank you Gabriela!