Ziad is kind and communicative and his airbnb in Malasana is perfect for anyone travelling to Madrid and wanting to be close to the hustle and bustle (while still feeling VERY safe, even at night). Lots of bars, restaurants, shopping, etc. in the immediate area and a short (5 min) walk from Gran Via and max 30-minute walk from popular museums/attractions. The airbnb itself is super cute on the inside and kept very clean - things like washer machine and clothes drying racks, blow dryer for hair, and an iron were super helpful for travelling. I work remote and had no issue with the high-speed wifi (took virtual meetings, downloading large documents, multiple tabs open, streaming videos, etc.).
Only (very small) cons was that it does get a little warm during the day/night but honestly wasn't a big deal for me and keeping up with opening/closing the windows and shutters makes a big difference - also most apartments/airbnbs in Madrid don't have A/C anyway so this is standard. And of course the 5 story walk-up everyday was brutal but a good workout.
Overall, one of the best airbnb experiences I've had. Would definitely book again.