After visiting Madrid for over 20 years, I found the perfect apartment and the best neighborhood. I rented this apartment for a long stay - 7 months - and it was absolutely perfect in every way. It is well distributed with many built-in drawers and areas to store everything. It also has a desk, which was a must for me. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathroom has a large shower. Water was always hot, the heater works perfect (also has A/C) and wifii is fast and reliable. That said, the best part was discovering this lovely neighborhood in Chamberí. It is a 10 minute walk from Serrano Street in Salamanca neighborhood, walking distance to Plaza Colón, and two blocks to Corte Inglés, Nuevos Ministerios (the largest one is Madrid) and two grocery stores. Also, not only is the neighborhood surrounded by top restaurants, but it is also two blocks away from Ponzano, a street known for its many restaurants. The host, Mayte, is wonderful - quick to reply to messages and available to help when needed. One last thing, there are 3 metro stops near the apartment!