We had a great stay in Alvar's place. He welcomed us with a celebratory bottle of cava - perfect for enjoying the sunset in the rooftop succulent/cactus garden with panoramic views of Madrid, including Plaza Mayor. Alvar clearly has a gift for aesthetics - the whole place was what Anthropologie wishes it could be. Furthermore, the location was absolutely perfect - centrally located for everything we wanted to see and sitting on the rooftop we still felt like we were experiencing the bustle of the city from a peaceful perch. This apartment isn't for you if you don't want to deal with multiple flights of stairs - but it is well worth the hike! Highly recommended for a stay in Madrid.