The location in the center of Madrid was fantastic. It is in the center of all of the shopping and the cafes/restaurants. It is a 10 minute walk to the Prado and Retiro Park. In the opposite direction it is only a 10 minute walk to the Royal palace. The apartment is very trendy. There is a washer that works well and a place to hang clothes to dry (which dry very quickly in the Madrid air). The apartment is on the 4th floor. There is not an elevator so you have to walk up the stairs (which was not a problem for us). The location on the 4th floor makes it feel extremely safe. We were met by Luz when we arrived. She was waiting for us and made the check in easy. The directions to arrive were easy to follow. I would happily stay here again.