Michael is a most gracious host. His apartment is lovely and immaculate! The location is fabulous, in the very heart of Madrid, close to metro and Atocha train station. Very easy to visit the many museums and parks. The neighborhood has fabulous local restaurants around the many quaint side streets. Many markets with fresh fruits, cheeses, meats, wines. This was our first trip to Spain. The access to Atocha train station made it easy for us to catch trains to Seville and Barcelona.