The apartment lived up to its listing, and then some. It has modern finishes but is in a historic building, and features really high interior ceilings, perhaps 20-feet tall, which add to the elegance and feeling of old-world grandeur in keeping with its location next to the Palacio Real. There is a washer/dryer available in an adjacent laundry room, which is a plus. It's in a very safe and good neighborhood, with lots of restaurants nearby, and we felt very safe and comfortable. The hosts (a pair of brothers) are very sweet and responsive.