Javier's place is a really great place to stay in Madrid. You are on the side of town that the royal palace etc are on and they are literally steps from the front door. No hotels around nearby so the feel is really genuine, safe, upscale and local. The windows look out on a nice little cafe square with very little vehicle traffic. My wife and I both commented that if we lived in Madrid this would be a great place, and we walked and explored all the major neighborhoods for comparison. Javier is an amazing host. Truly went above and beyond to make us comfortable and most particularly provide advise on where to go, what to eat, where to eat, just incredible. He would text us now and again while we were cruising, ask us if we needed anything, dinner recommendation, ask where we were and invariable say "Oh there! Ok go check out **** its around the corner from you." Sure enough, another killer Madrid bar, terrace, shop, street etc. I told him he should be on experiences as a tour guide too. My only tips for the place: main bedroom is very quite, if you sleep on the couch bring earplugs, the cafes can be up late. Pay attention when Javier gives you the tour as the lights and shower fixtures are very cutting edge and modern and require instruction for those not used to ultra modern bathroom fixtures and lighting. If its clear make the 2 second walk to the palace for sunset. Absolutely gorgeous.