I quite enjoyed my stay at this apartment. It is as beautifully renovated as shown in the photos and the location was wonderful. It was very close to Malasana and the Gran Via and a pleasant stroll to Sol and the Plaza Mayor. The Santo Domingo metro stop was very close by for points further. Safety was not a concern -- there was a police station right next door!

This unit is a subdivision of what must have been a very grand old apartment and shares a small lobby area with two other units to form a mini-hostel.

Alicia was a very attentive host who responded quickly to any questions.

My only real complaint is that the bedroom and bathroom could be quite cold. There is a very effective AC/heater in the living room/kitchen area but only a much weaker portable heater for the rest of the apartment. I can imagine the apartment is airy and cool in summer but it was often freezing in winter!

There were a couple of issues that bothered me a bit when I was there but that are a likely to be temporary. The building is undergoing renovations and on two nights a very strong smell of wood varnish invaded the unit. Returning after dinner one of those nights, I had no choice but walk on top of the freshly-varnished floor to get to the unit. Also, the washing machine, which is shared among the three adjoining units, was broken. Alicia arranged for the cleaner to do my laundry elsewhere, but I would have preferred to do it myself.

Overall, though, I had a great stay.