Alberto is a wonderful host! He waited for us in the apartment even we were 2 hours late from what I have communicated with him. And he greeted us with smiles and hugs which made us feel instantly welcome!
The apartment itself:
It is gorgeous in many ways: Alberto decorated it so artfully and tastefully we felt more home than a hotel! He even gave us a bottle of Champion to welcome us. He selected many good pieces from his curiosity shop downstairs for the apartment which we loved so much we purchased some to take home. The apartment is well equipped with tea, hairdryer, washing machine, towels, irons, which are everything we need. We used the washing machine and iron and hair dryer and they all worked fine. The streets are busy until late but once you closed the window and the thick door after that we hear nothing. All three nights we slept like a baby.
Location wise:
You can not live any more central than the plaza mayor. Everywhere around is bustling. You can walk downstairs to many tapas bar, paella shop etc. but we particularly loved La Traviesa on Calle Cuchilleros. They've been in business since 1908 and the food are magical. The waiters are so friendly and fun. They took pictures with us and shouted us shots of some Spanish Liquor. We had a ball. Meanwhile from where you live you can walk to Puerto du Sol in 2 minutes from there you can take Metro to Torres stadium, Atocha station etc. and from the apartment you also can walk to the Real Palace and even Gran Via.
Transport wise:
We took the airport express yellow bus to Atocha station and then metro to Sol. It's quite a smooth transaction. And all the metro has English speaking assistant so you can ask if you are a bit lost.
Trip wise:
Madrid is a beautiful place and we found the people here are friendly and helpful. You can visit the real palace, watch bullfight,take a daytrip to Toledo or watch a soccor game like we did. you will always find something that's entertaining. or museum Prado, National Museum. And you can do shoppings at Gran via or Sol.
What can I say I am simply very satisfied and will definitely stay at Alberto's again. Gracias Alberto!!!