Pablo's place is perfect for people who want to be in the center of the action in Madrid. The building is located a few steps from a Metro and is a mixed-use development with shops on the ground floor (Guess Jeans is the landmark), businesses on some levels, and housing on others. It is placed at the start of a major pedestrian corridor that leads right into a busy street of stores, restaurants and vibrant street life.
The room itself is one of several units that are linked together much like a college dorm, but with private bathrooms in each room (no shared showers here!). The kitchen, dining area and living room are all shared with a host of people who are staying for a few days or few months, making the experience of this room quite different from other AirBnBs that I've encountered.
Although Pablo and I communicated via AirBnB several times, we never met, I never saw him or anyone else associated with his rental. Check-in was a code to a locked box for room keys-- that's it. It was simple, it was straightforward, and it was people-free.
Side note for vegans: My husband and I found several great vegan restaurants within walking distance of Pablo's place, which we greatly appreciated. In general, we found Madrid to be the most vegan friendly place we've visited in Europe. So, if you're looking for a place with vegan options nearby, this is it!