As much as I would like to provide a positive review, it is with regret that I have to say that the habitability conditions of this place are highly questionable.

I won't complain about cleanliness. It was clean. But, the horrible and continuous stink coming from the sewer through the shower drain was unbearable and nauseous.

Anyone who has basic knowledge about plumbing knows that traps in the drainpipes are meant to avoid the odor coming from the sewer to pass through. If the traps are empty, the odor may pass through. But this was not the case. We turned on the shower, and it did not solve the problem. It is clear that it is a bad plumbing construction. There is nothing that can be done to solve the smell problem, other than correct the bad plumbing construction. So, unless they tackle the construction problem, the conditions of this apartment will not change.

Yes, they sent the handyman. What for? To pour liquid to unclog something that was not clogged. Although I made it clear that the problem was not going to be solved that way, I accepted their offer to send the handyman. Even given the fact that this would mean to waste my morning near the apartment to be close-by for when the handy would come, instead of enjoying my vacation time visiting Madrid.

I also requested several times to either move me to another apartment or refund the last night, when I would move to a hotel. They kept saying that the price I paid for all the 3 nights was not refundable. Yes, I know. But, given the inhabitable conditions, this policy does not apply! They even told me, the morning that the handyman came, that they had another apartment available, and I could move if the problem was not resolved. Guess what? When it was clear that the problem was not resolved, they claimed there was no other apartment available because it had just been rented out!

Well, you get the idea...

On the only positive side: It is centrally located. That's why I feel not too bad providing one star.

I do not recommend anyone renting this apartment. There are better options out there! Enjoy Madrid!