Great stay in central Madrid! The location is perfect- it felt very cool to step out of the front door right into all of the action! Cristina met us early (Carmen was gracious enough to let us check in early and leave our bags after an early morning arrival!) and the apartment was perfect- cozy, clean and well stocked. There is a grocery store just a few steps away, plus very good restaurants as well. We walked everywhere- the Prado, Plaza Mayor and the super fun Mercado, and when we wanted to visit further afield, to the Metro stop. One tip- the easiest way to arrive from the airport is to take the Yellow Airport Express bus to Plaza de Cibeles then it's a short walk (10') to the apartment. That was easier for us than lots of changes when we didn't know the town. We loved the apartment and recommend it highly!!